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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 2012" 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 25, 2011 and posted on Aug 25, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 2, 2011 Full Proposal 12/02/2011 Proposals submitted outside the window of 11/02/2011 12/02/2011 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 $15,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 100 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 Proposals may only be submitted by the following ul li 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. /li/ul 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 at least 51 employed by the small business at the time of the award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I Solicitation for FY 2012 (Funding Opportunity No. 11-577) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity designed to help small businesses turn high-potential research and development ideas into technologies with clear commercial promise. The program’s core aim is to stimulate private-sector technological innovation while also strengthening the role of small business concerns in meeting federal R&D needs. A major emphasis is on moving federally supported research toward real-world use, with commercialization treated as a central outcome rather than an afterthought. The solicitation also explicitly encourages participation by socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses and women-owned small businesses.
This Phase I solicitation is governed by Public Law 112-17 and reflects NSF’s dual role: supporting cutting-edge science and engineering while pushing those advances toward social and economic benefit through market adoption. NSF positions this SBIR effort as a bridge between scientific discovery and product development, using broad topic areas aligned with high-technology investment sectors. Proposals must fit within one of four major topic groupings: Biological and Chemical Technologies (BC), Education Applications (EA), Electronics, Information and Communication Technologies (EI), and Nanotechnology, Advanced Materials, and Manufacturing (NM). Applicants are directed to the solicitation’s proposal preparation instructions (specifically the research topic section) for the detailed scope of what fits under each umbrella area.
In terms of funding scale, NSF anticipated making around 100 awards under this call, with an estimated total program funding level of $15,000,000. Individual Phase I awards have a stated ceiling of $150,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally makes the program more accessible for early-stage companies that may not have significant non-federal capital available.
Eligibility is limited to firms that meet NSF’s definition of a small business concern. Joint ventures and partnerships may apply only if the newly created entity itself qualifies as an eligible small business concern under the SBIR rules. The solicitation sets clear performance requirements for Phase I work: at least two-thirds of the research effort (measured by budget) must be performed by the small business concern, while up to one-third may be outsourced via consultants, subcontractors, or a mix of both. Even with that requirement, NSF encourages companies to leverage external expertise and facilities when appropriate, including collaborations with universities, colleges, national laboratories, and other research providers. These relationships can be structured through subcontracts, consulting arrangements, or by hiring faculty and students to contribute to the project as senior personnel or assistants.
The Principal Investigator (PI) requirements are also explicit and are tied to ensuring the work is truly led by the small business. The PI’s primary employment must be with the small business at the time of award, and the PI must be at least 51% employed by the small business when the award is made. The PI must also devote at least one calendar month of effort to the Phase I project.
Timing is strict. The full proposal deadline is December 2, 2011, and NSF states that proposals must be submitted within the designated submission window of November 2, 2011 through December 2, 2011. Proposals submitted outside that window will be returned without review, which means missing the window effectively disqualifies the application regardless of technical merit.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it is associated with CFDA number 47.041 (Engineering Grants). The awarding agency is the National Science Foundation. For applicants who have trouble accessing the announcement or working through Grants.gov, the listed support contact is the NSF Grants.gov help resource at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov, and the solicitation is referenced as NSF Publication 11-577 for additional details.
FAQs: NSF SBIR Phase I Solicitation for FY 2012 (Funding Opportunity No. 11-577)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I Solicitation for FY 2012 (Funding Opportunity No. 11-577). It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity focused on helping eligible small businesses move high-potential R&D ideas toward technologies with clear commercial promise.
What is the main goal of the NSF SBIR Phase I program?
The program is intended to stimulate private-sector technological innovation, strengthen the role of small businesses in meeting federal R&D needs, and push federally supported research toward real-world use. Commercialization is treated as a central outcome of the effort.
Does this solicitation encourage participation by certain types of small businesses?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly encourages participation by socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses and women-owned small businesses.
Which agency is offering the award?
The awarding agency is the National Science Foundation (NSF).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 47.041 (Engineering Grants).
What category does this opportunity fall under?
It is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
How much funding is available for a Phase I award?
Individual Phase I awards have a stated ceiling of $150,000.
How many awards does NSF expect to make under this solicitation?
NSF anticipated making around 100 awards under this call.
What is the estimated total funding level for this solicitation?
The estimated total program funding level is $15,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this solicitation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to firms that meet NSF’s definition of a small business concern.
Can a joint venture or partnership apply?
Yes, but only if the newly created entity itself qualifies as an eligible small business concern under SBIR rules.
What are the main topic areas for proposals?
Proposals must fit within one of four major topic groupings: Biological and Chemical Technologies (BC), Education Applications (EA), Electronics, Information and Communication Technologies (EI), and Nanotechnology, Advanced Materials, and Manufacturing (NM).
Where do applicants find detailed scope guidance for each topic area?
Applicants are directed to the solicitation’s proposal preparation instructions, specifically the research topic section, for the detailed scope of what fits under each topic grouping.
How much of the Phase I research effort must be performed by the small business?
At least two-thirds of the research effort (measured by budget) must be performed by the small business concern.
How much work can be outsourced to consultants or subcontractors?
Up to one-third of the research effort (measured by budget) may be outsourced via consultants, subcontractors, or a mix of both.
Are collaborations with universities or research institutions allowed?
Yes. NSF encourages companies to leverage external expertise and facilities as appropriate, including collaborations with universities, colleges, national laboratories, and other research providers.
How can a company structure relationships with universities or other research providers?
These relationships can be structured through subcontracts, consulting arrangements, or by hiring faculty and students to contribute to the project as senior personnel or assistants.
What are the Principal Investigator (PI) employment requirements?
The PI’s primary employment must be with the small business at the time of award, and the PI must be at least 51% employed by the small business when the award is made.
Is there a minimum effort requirement for the PI?
Yes. The PI must devote at least one calendar month of effort to the Phase I project.
What is the full proposal deadline?
The full proposal deadline is December 2, 2011.
What is the submission window for proposals?
NSF states that proposals must be submitted within the designated submission window of November 2, 2011 through December 2, 2011.
What happens if a proposal is submitted outside the submission window?
Proposals submitted outside the window will be returned without review, meaning missing the window disqualifies the application regardless of technical merit.
What law governs this Phase I solicitation?
This Phase I solicitation is governed by Public Law 112-17.
What is the NSF publication reference for this solicitation?
The solicitation is referenced as NSF Publication 11-577.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the announcement or using Grants.gov?
Applicants who have trouble accessing the announcement or working through Grants.gov are directed to the NSF Grants.gov help resource at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
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