NSF SBIR — AI Track
Phase I: AI Compliance Automation
Innovation ProgramSBIRAIR&D
Amount
$305,000
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Effort
High
Confidence
90%
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
- 1Submit project pitch
- 2Prep 3-min pitch deck