Is your idea eligible for funding through America's Seed Fund? Schedule a consultation.
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How It Works
NSF PITCH STAGE
Meet With Us
We’ll answer your questions about the NSF’s SBIR/STTR program to help you decide if this is a good fit for your technology.
Attend the Webinars
Draft a Project Pitch
Register for and attend webinars on the NSF SBIR/STTR program by NSF Program Director Ben Schrag and SBIR/STTR proposal consultant Jim Greenwood.
You’ll have the option to draft your project pitch to the NSF and, if submitted to KSEF by the next submission window deadline, you will receive a free review and valuable feedback to ensure your pitch is ready for submission. Submit your pitch to the NSF and await approval (it usually takes about a month).
NSF PROPOSAL PREPARATION STAGE
Attend the Training
Incubation
Proposal Submission
Once your project pitch is approved, register for and attend the webinar on proposal preparation by consultant Jim Greenwood.
Commit to a series of personalized meetings and receive valuable expert advice on how best to submit your full NSF proposal by the the next submission window deadline.
You will remain part of the KSEF family. We look forward to supporting you on the next step of your SBIR/STTR journey!
We’re here to help you navigate this and other SBIR/STTR opportunities.
NSF Proposal Submission Windows:
Closes March 6, 2025
Closes July 3, 2025
About the Proposal Lab
Our goal is to help you succeed at bringing your technology to market by taking advantage of the SBIR/STTR (also known as America’s Seed Fund) programs non-dilutive funding.
During the lab, you will begin receiving virtual instruction via one-on-one meetings with KSEF staff and webinars. From there, you could be matched with an expert consultant who can provide you with templates and resources to help you write your proposal and engage with you in one-on-one counseling about the proposal application.
Meet The Team
Maria Labreveux
KSEF Executive Director
Kay Lee
Impact and Engagement Manager
Ellie Derbyshire
SBIR Innovation Manager
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Emilie Clemmens
SBIR Innovation Manager
