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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 "Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase I Solicitation FY 2011 (Release 2)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.041 Engineering Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 31, 2010 and posted on Aug 31, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 3, 2010 Full Proposal Deadline(s) December 03, 2010 Proposals submitted outside the window of November 3, 2010 December 3, 2010 will be returned without review.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $37,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 250 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Organization Limit Proposals may only be submitted by the following Only firms qualifying as a a hrefhttp://www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/definitions.jsp#sbcsmall business concern/a are eligible to participate in the SBIR program. Socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women owned small business concerns are particularly encouraged to participate. For an SBIR Phase I Proposal, a minimum of two thirds of the research, as measured by the budget, must be performed by the small business concern and the balance may be outsourced to a consultant or subcontractor or a combination of the two. Proposals from joint ventures and partnerships are permitted, provided the entity created qualifies as a a hrefhttp://www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/definitions.jsp#sbcsmall business concern/a.Proposing firms are also encouraged to take advantage of research expertise and facilities that may be available to them at colleges, universities, national laboratories, and from other research providers. Such collaborations may include research subcontracts, consulting agreements or the employment of faculty as senior personnel and of graduate or undergraduate students as assistants by the small business. PI LimitThe primary employment of the Principal Investigator (PI) must be with the small business concern at the time of the award. A PI must spend a minimum of one calendar month on an SBIR Phase I project and be 51 employed by the small business.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I Solicitation for FY 2011 (Release 2) is a discretionary grant opportunity designed to help small businesses turn high-potential research ideas into early-stage technologies with a clear path to commercialization. The program is grounded in Public Law 106-554 and is meant to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small firms in meeting federal research and development needs, increase the commercial use of results from federally supported R and D, and encourage participation by socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses as well as women-owned small businesses. NSF positions this program as a bridge between scientific discovery and real-world impact, emphasizing both societal benefit and private-sector commercialization.
This solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number 10-607; NSF Publication 10-607) supports Phase I projects, which typically focus on proving feasibility or demonstrating a strong technical concept that can justify further development and follow-on funding. NSF expects to make about 250 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of 37,500,000. Individual awards have an award floor of 150,000, and the funding instrument is a grant. The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it is listed under CFDA 47.041 (Engineering Grants). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the financial burden on applicants and keeps the focus on technical merit and commercialization potential.
NSF organized the solicitation around four broad, high-technology topic areas intended to align with both NSF priorities and private-sector investment interests. These topics are: Biotechnology and Chemical Technologies (BC), Education Applications (EA), Information and Communication Technologies (IC), and Nanotechnology, Advanced Materials, and Manufacturing (NM). Applicants are expected to align their proposed innovation with one of these areas, and the solicitation directs proposers to consult the detailed topic descriptions in the proposal preparation section (specifically the Research Topic guidance referenced in the instructions).
Eligibility is limited to firms that qualify as an NSF-defined small business concern. While the program broadly targets qualified small businesses, it explicitly encourages proposals from socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small businesses. Joint ventures and partnerships may apply as long as the created entity itself meets the definition of a qualifying small business concern. The solicitation also sets clear rules about where the work must be performed: for a Phase I project, at least two-thirds of the research effort (measured by the budget) must be performed by the small business, with the remaining portion allowed to be subcontracted or handled through consultants, or a combination of both. NSF encourages companies to leverage outside expertise and facilities, including collaborations with universities, colleges, national laboratories, and other research providers through subawards, consulting arrangements, or by hiring faculty and students to support the work.
The Principal Investigator (PI) requirements are also specific. The PI must have their primary employment with the small business concern at the time of award, must be at least 51 percent employed by the small business, and must devote a minimum of one calendar month of effort to the Phase I project. These requirements reinforce that the small business is leading the innovation and has real internal capacity to execute the work rather than relying primarily on external partners.
Timing and submission rules are strict. The full proposal deadline is December 3, 2010, and proposals must be submitted within the official submission window of November 3, 2010 through December 3, 2010. Proposals submitted outside that window will be returned without review, meaning late or early submissions are not simply penalized; they are not considered at all. The opportunity was posted and created on August 31, 2010, and the closing date remained December 3, 2010.
For access and technical support, NSF directs applicants who have trouble retrieving the full announcement electronically to contact Grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov. The primary administering agency is the National Science Foundation, and the solicitation functions as NSF's mechanism to attract early-stage, high-impact R and D proposals from small businesses that can credibly translate research outcomes into commercial products, services, or enabling technologies.
NSF SBIR Phase I (FY 2011, Release 2) - FAQ
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I Solicitation for FY 2011 (Release 2). It is a discretionary grant program intended to help small businesses convert high-potential research ideas into early-stage technologies that have a clear path to commercialization.
What is the goal of the NSF SBIR Phase I program?
The program is intended to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small firms in meeting federal research and development needs, increase commercialization of results from federally supported R&D, and encourage participation by socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses and women-owned small businesses. NSF describes the program as a bridge between scientific discovery and real-world impact, with an emphasis on societal benefit and private-sector commercialization.
What is the funding opportunity number and publication number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 10-607, and the NSF Publication number is 10-607.
Which agency is offering and administering this grant?
The administering agency is the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Is this a grant or a contract?
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a grant.
What phase of SBIR does this solicitation support?
This solicitation supports Phase I projects, which typically focus on proving feasibility or demonstrating a strong technical concept that can justify further development and potential follow-on funding.
How many awards does NSF expect to make under this announcement?
NSF expects to make about 250 awards under this announcement.
What is the estimated total funding available under this solicitation?
The estimated total funding amount is 37,500,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is 150,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement under this solicitation.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 47.041 (Engineering Grants).
What is the activity category for this funding?
The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What technology topics are eligible?
NSF organized this solicitation into four broad high-technology topic areas: Biotechnology and Chemical Technologies (BC), Education Applications (EA), Information and Communication Technologies (IC), and Nanotechnology, Advanced Materials, and Manufacturing (NM). Applicants are expected to align their proposed innovation with one of these areas and consult the detailed topic descriptions referenced in the proposal preparation instructions (Research Topic guidance).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to firms that qualify as an NSF-defined small business concern.
Are proposals from women-owned and socially or economically disadvantaged small businesses encouraged?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly encourages participation by socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small businesses.
Can a joint venture or partnership apply?
Yes. Joint ventures and partnerships may apply as long as the created entity itself meets the definition of a qualifying small business concern.
How much of the Phase I work must be performed by the small business?
For a Phase I project, at least two-thirds of the research effort (measured by the budget) must be performed by the small business. The remaining portion may be subcontracted and/or handled through consultants.
Can applicants use consultants or subcontractors?
Yes. The solicitation allows the remaining portion of the work (after the small business performs at least two-thirds by budget) to be done through subcontractors, consultants, or a combination of both.
Are collaborations with universities or national labs allowed?
Yes. NSF encourages companies to leverage outside expertise and facilities, including collaborations with universities, colleges, national laboratories, and other research providers through subawards, consulting arrangements, or by hiring faculty and students.
What are the Principal Investigator (PI) employment requirements?
The PI must have their primary employment with the small business concern at the time of award and must be at least 51 percent employed by the small business.
How much time must the PI commit to the Phase I project?
The PI must devote a minimum of one calendar month of effort to the Phase I project.
What is the full proposal deadline?
The full proposal deadline is December 3, 2010.
What is the official submission window?
Proposals must be submitted within the official submission window of November 3, 2010 through December 3, 2010.
What happens if a proposal is submitted outside the submission window?
Proposals submitted outside the window (either early or late) will be returned without review, meaning they will not be considered.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on August 31, 2010.
Where can applicants get help if they cannot retrieve the full announcement electronically?
NSF directs applicants who have trouble retrieving the full announcement electronically to contact Grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
What kind of outcomes is NSF looking for from Phase I projects?
Based on the solicitation description, NSF is looking for early-stage R&D that proves feasibility or demonstrates a strong technical concept, along with a credible path to commercialization and real-world impact.
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