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US federal agencies (SBIR/STTR) · United States

America's Seed Fund (SBIR and STTR)

Intake status unconfirmed

Research and development funding for small US tech companies, from proof of concept (Phase I) to a full prototype (Phase II). Not a loan, and the government takes no ownership.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Intake status unconfirmed
Funding amount
Phase I US$50,000-323,000; Phase II US$650,000-2.2 million
Listed deadline
Each agency posts its own topics and deadlines through the year
Who can apply
Businesses.
Where
Anywhere in United States
Good for
Technology and digital, Health and wellness, Land, water and environment, Business and jobs
Pays for
Research, Starting or growing a business, A project

Who it's intended for

Details
For-profit US companies with fewer than 500 employees, owned and controlled by US citizens or permanent residents.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • For-profit US companies with fewer than 500 employees, owned and controlled by US citizens or permanent residents.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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