US federal agency funding early-stage R&D through non-dilutive SBIR/STTR grants up to $2M. Takes no equity.

NSF was founded in 1950, is headquartered in Alexandria, United States, and has 20 recorded investments.

Pre-Seed
Seed
Deep Tech
Emerging Technology
Science & Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Biotech
Headquarters
Alexandria, United States
Founded
1950
Website
nsf.gov
Total Investments
20
Last Investment
Aug 2025
Geographic Focus
United States

Indexed holds 20 funding rounds for this investor. The full record is or through the API.

Investment Thesis

Support transformative science and engineering R&D with non-dilutive grants to startups and small businesses across all technology sectors.

NSF is a Government firm based in Alexandria, United States. It was founded in 1950. It has made 20 investments. Focus areas include Deep Tech and Emerging Technology.

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