NSF Releases 1st 2011 SBIR

The National Science Foundation released its first 2011 SBIR Solicitation for the year. Anticipated funding amount for this solicitation is $45,000,000 (approximately 300 Awards).  Maximum funding amount for these Phase I awards is $150,000 for the 6-month feasibility study.

There are four Main Topics with multiple subtopics under each:

• Biotech and Chemical Technologies (BC)
• Education Applications (EA)
• Information and Communication Technologies (IC)
• Nanotechnology, Advanced Materials, and Manufacturing (NM)

Proposals will be due by June 9th.