Opportunity Information: Apply for 16 583
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- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Partnerships for Innovation: Accelerating Innovation Research- Technology Translation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.041, 47.049, 47.050, 47.070, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076, 47.079, 47.083.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 13, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 11, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Science Foundation (NSF) grant opportunity titled "Partnerships for Innovation: Accelerating Innovation Research - Technology Translation" (PFI AIR-TT) is a discretionary grant program designed to help move promising, earlier-stage research outputs toward real-world use and commercialization. It sits under NSF's broader Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) program within the Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (IIP). PFI is structured around two connected tracks: Accelerating Innovation Research (AIR) and Building Innovation Capacity (BIC). In general, PFI is meant to bridge the gap between new knowledge and practical societal benefit by supporting translational research and partnerships that strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship.
This specific solicitation focuses on the AIR - Technology Translation (AIR-TT) component. The central purpose is to provide an early, targeted opportunity for teams to advance results that came from prior NSF-funded research and that show credible commercial potential. Rather than funding basic discovery research, AIR-TT is oriented toward the next steps that often determine whether a technology can leave the lab. Projects are expected to push a technology forward through activities such as proof-of-concept demonstrations, prototype development, or scale-up work. A key theme is technology translation: taking something that has been scientifically validated to some degree and doing the applied development needed to demonstrate feasibility in a way that investors, industry partners, or other adopters can evaluate.
Beyond the technical development itself, the program also emphasizes the educational and cultural side of innovation. The solicitation highlights engaging faculty and students in entrepreneurial and innovative thinking as part of the project experience. In practical terms, this means proposals are typically expected to incorporate elements that strengthen commercialization readiness and help the research team understand pathways to market and use, not just technical performance in a controlled research setting.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was issued by NSF on July 13, 2016, with an original closing date of October 11, 2016. Awards are grants with an indicated maximum (award ceiling) of $800,000, and NSF anticipated making about 50 awards. The funding activity category is science and technology and other research and development, and the listing references multiple CFDA numbers (47.041, 47.049, 47.050, 47.070, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076, 47.079, 47.083), reflecting NSF's broad portfolio and the cross-disciplinary nature of translational technology efforts. Eligibility is noted as "Others" with clarification to be provided in the solicitation's additional eligibility information, which usually signals that eligibility may extend beyond a single institution type but must be confirmed in the full text.
NSF also planned an informational webinar in late July or early August 2016 to answer questions about the solicitation, with details to be posted on the NSF IIP PFI AIR-TT webpage. Overall, AIR-TT is aimed at teams that already have an NSF-supported research foundation and now need focused resources to validate, de-risk, and demonstrate their technology in ways that accelerate its path toward commercialization and broader societal impact.
FAQs: NSF Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) - Accelerating Innovation Research - Technology Translation (AIR-TT)
1) What is the NSF PFI AIR-TT grant opportunity?
Partnerships for Innovation: Accelerating Innovation Research - Technology Translation (PFI AIR-TT) is a discretionary National Science Foundation (NSF) grant opportunity intended to help move promising, earlier-stage research outputs toward real-world use and commercialization. It supports targeted technology translation work rather than basic discovery research.
2) Which NSF program and division does AIR-TT fall under?
AIR-TT is part of NSF's broader Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) program, which sits within NSF's Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (IIP).
3) How is the broader PFI program structured?
PFI is structured around two connected tracks: Accelerating Innovation Research (AIR) and Building Innovation Capacity (BIC). This solicitation focuses specifically on the AIR - Technology Translation (AIR-TT) component.
4) What is the main purpose of the AIR-TT solicitation?
The central purpose is to give teams an early, targeted opportunity to advance results that came from prior NSF-funded research and that show credible commercial potential. The goal is to bridge the gap between research results and practical adoption by funding the applied development steps that can enable commercialization.
5) Is AIR-TT meant to fund basic research?
No. AIR-TT is oriented toward technology translation and development steps after earlier scientific validation. It is designed to support the kinds of activities that help a technology leave the lab and be evaluated by investors, industry partners, or other adopters.
6) What types of project activities does AIR-TT expect to support?
Projects are expected to push a technology forward through applied translation activities such as proof-of-concept demonstrations, prototype development, and/or scale-up work. The emphasis is on demonstrating feasibility in ways that matter for real-world implementation and commercialization.
7) What does NSF mean by "technology translation" in this context?
In this context, technology translation means taking a research output that has been scientifically validated to some degree and doing the applied development needed to show feasibility and readiness for real-world use. This typically involves de-risking the technology so external stakeholders (such as industry or investors) can evaluate it beyond a controlled research environment.
8) What is the role of prior NSF-funded research in an AIR-TT project?
AIR-TT is specifically aimed at advancing outcomes that emerged from prior NSF-funded research. The solicitation frames AIR-TT as an opportunity to build on that NSF-supported foundation and move it closer to commercialization.
9) Does AIR-TT require evidence of commercial potential?
The solicitation highlights that supported outputs should show credible commercial potential. AIR-TT is positioned for technologies that appear promising for real-world use and that would benefit from focused translation work to validate, demonstrate, and de-risk them.
10) Beyond technical development, what else does AIR-TT emphasize?
Beyond technical advancement, AIR-TT emphasizes education and culture around innovation. The solicitation highlights engaging faculty and students in entrepreneurial and innovative thinking as part of the project experience.
11) What kinds of commercialization-readiness elements are typically expected?
Based on the solicitation description, proposals are typically expected to include elements that strengthen commercialization readiness and help the team understand pathways to market and use, not only technical performance.
12) When was this grant opportunity issued and what was the original deadline?
NSF issued the opportunity on July 13, 2016. The original closing date was October 11, 2016.
13) What is the maximum award amount for AIR-TT?
The indicated award ceiling (maximum) is $800,000.
14) About how many awards did NSF anticipate making?
NSF anticipated making about 50 awards under this opportunity.
15) What type of funding instrument is used for AIR-TT awards?
Awards are provided as grants.
16) What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is science and technology and other research and development.
17) Which CFDA numbers are referenced for this opportunity?
The listing references multiple CFDA numbers: 47.041, 47.049, 47.050, 47.070, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076, 47.079, and 47.083. This reflects NSF's broad portfolio and the cross-disciplinary nature of translational technology work.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is noted as "Others," with clarification expected in the solicitation's additional eligibility information. This generally indicates eligibility may extend beyond a single institution type, but applicants must confirm eligibility in the full solicitation text.
19) Where should applicants look for clarification on eligibility?
Applicants should consult the solicitation's additional eligibility information for the authoritative details, since the summary indicates "Others" and notes that clarification is provided in the full text.
20) Did NSF plan any informational events for this solicitation?
Yes. NSF planned an informational webinar in late July or early August 2016 to answer questions about the solicitation, with details to be posted on the NSF IIP PFI AIR-TT webpage.
21) What is the overall goal of AIR-TT for society and the economy?
AIR-TT is intended to accelerate the path from NSF-funded research results to practical societal benefit by supporting translational work and partnerships that strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling promising technologies to be validated and positioned for commercialization and broader adoption.
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