NSF SBIR Phase I Grant for Wave Lumina's PFAS Testing Technology

About

The NSF SBIR Phase I Grant offers $305,000 in non-dilutive funding to U.S.-based small businesses focused on innovative technology development, specifically targeting those working on solutions for PFAS testing, providing essential support for research, development, and market introduction without requiring equity dilution.

Benefits

• Non-dilutive funding of $305,000
• Supports technology development and validation
• Access to Activate program for additional funding and resources
• Aids in rapid technology deployment and market introduction

Eligibility Criteria

• Your company must be a small business (fewer than 500 employees) located in the United States.
• At least 50% of your company’s equity must be owned by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. NSF does not fund companies that are majority-owned by multiple venture capital firms, private equity firms, or hedge funds, to participate in SBIR and STTR.
• All funded work, including work done by consultants and contractors, needs to take place in the United States.
• The project’s principal investigator (tech lead) must be legally employed at least 20 hours a week by the company seeking funding. The PI doesn’t need any advanced degrees.
• The principal investigator needs to commit to at least one month (173 hours) of work on a funded project per six months of project duration.