** Small Business Innovation Research Program **
We are an equity-free fund that help startups transform scientific discoveries into scalable products and services.
We invest in startups at early stages across a variety of scientific markets. Our diverse portfolio includes investments in IoT, Ed Tech, Clean Tech, Hardware, Smart Health, Robotics, and more.
That's not a typo. We offer up to $225k in non-dilutive funding for proof-of-concept stages and up to an additional $750k for longer development. We don't take any equity in your company in exchange for our investment.
Gain access to our network of scientists and past awardees. We'll coach you on Lean Startup basics through our I-Corps program. Attend dozens of events year-round, including virtual webinars and conferences at a city near you.