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NSF SBIR — AI Track

Phase I: AI Compliance Automation

Innovation ProgramSBIRAIR&D
Amount
$305,000
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Effort
High
Confidence
90%
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Strategic fit
Generate outreach

AI strategic analysis

Why this matches

Strong novelty and dual-use; veteran-led SBC qualifies for prioritization.

Recommended positioning

Novel ML approach to control-mapping across NIST frameworks.

Talking points
  • Technical novelty
  • Commercial pull
  • Veteran SBC
Risks
  • Project pitch invite required first

About the funder

Fund startups translating R&D into societal impact.

Focus areas
AI/MLCyberAdvanced manufacturing
Past recipients
1000s of SBCs across cohorts
Typical award
$275K – $1M (Phase I/II)
Geographic focus
United States

Suggested next actions

  1. 1
    Submit project pitch
  2. 2
    Prep 3-min pitch deck

Eligibility

U.S. small business with novel R&D

Primary contact

Program Director, AI
PD
sbir@nsf.gov

Timeline

Days remaining126