Helping businesses in Appalachia work together to solve problems for the federal government.
Are you a Tech-based Engineer, Developer, Entrepreneur with a Tech Innovation Idea that can solve a unique problem within the United States government? U.S. Governments “”America’s Seed Fund”” will fund your idea UP TO $2 Million and take ZERO equity.
America’s Seed Fund powered by NSF (also known as the NSF SBIR/STTR program) help tech-based small businesses navigate the earliest stages of technology translation, investing roughly $200 million annually in startups. Each startup can receive up to $2 million to support translational research and development. From advanced manufacturing to artificial intelligence to biological technologies to environmental technologies, they fund nearly all areas of technology.
The best part? The NJSBDC has a team of Tech Consultants created specifically to help small businesses with big ideas to guide you through the entire process at no-cost.