NSF Engineering Research Centers

Overview

Makes grants for science and engineering research, partnerships, education, and training, serving colleges, industry, nonprofits, government, and diverse participants in the U.S. and globally.

Part of the Washington ecosystem

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• NSF I-CorpsProvides seven-week experiential entrepreneurship training helping scientists and engineers evaluate commercialization pathways for research projects moving from the laboratory toward marketplace implementation.
• NSF SBIRFunds early-stage startup R&D to develop deep technologies, evaluating applicants by technical novelty, commercial potential, and societal impact, with pitch and guidance support.
• DARPABuilds research programs and funds proof-of-concept breakthroughs to create and prevent technological surprise for U.S. national security agencies and defense partners.
• In-Q-TelBuilds a nonprofit investment platform that identifies strategic technology startups and adapts their technologies to meet current and future government partner mission needs.
• 8VCBuilds and invests in technology companies, partnering with entrepreneurs to develop platforms addressing areas such as healthcare, zero-emission aircraft, privacy enforcement, and urban tunneling.
• Army Research Laboratory (ARL)Conducts fundamental scientific research and develops programs linking military, academic, and industry partners to support Army modernization and future operating needs.
• Capital FactoryInvests early in Texas startups, provides first checks for deep technology companies, and connects companies with introductions, customers, and capital.
• Georgetown CSETPublishes data-driven research and hosts expert events to help policymakers and public audiences assess emerging technologies' implications for national and global security.
• In-Q-Tel LabBuilds an investment platform that identifies startups, evaluates their technologies for government mission needs, and helps adapt them for national security customers.
• National Science Foundation (NSF)Funds competitive grants for research, education, and training, supporting science and engineering organizations and partnerships across U.S. states, territories, and international collaborators.
• Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)Conducts multidisciplinary scientific research and advanced technology development for maritime, ocean, atmospheric, and space applications supporting Navy and Marine Corps needs.
• University of MarylandProvides teaching, research, and service, educating students, advancing knowledge, addressing major societal challenges, and promoting environmental responsibility through academics, research, operations, and public service.