National Science Foundation SBIR/STTR Awards & Open Topics
The National Science Foundation has made only 5 SBIR/STTR awards on record, totaling $18,317,928, with Other listed as the top technology area. There are currently 0 open or upcoming topics. A small defense-tech firm should note the very limited activity and absence of current opportunities before pursuing this program.
- 5 SBIR/STTR awards
- $18,317,928 total on record
- 0 open topics
Awards by year
- 2 in 2026
- 2 in 2025
- 1 in 2021
Top technology areas
Top recipient firms
- EDJ ASSOCIATES, INC. — $14,643,787
- REI SYSTEMS, INC. — $1,602,439
- MCBRIDE, LOCK & ASSOCIATES, LLC — $1,090,380
- EFK GROUP, LLC. — $981,321
Open & upcoming topics
No open topics tracked right now. Check the opportunities feed → — it updates daily.
Recent awards
| Recipient | Agency | Amount | Program | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCBRIDE, LOCK & ASSOCIATES, LLC | National Science Foundation | $655,260 | STTR · Phase II | 2026-04-20 |
| EFK GROUP, LLC. | National Science Foundation | $981,321 | STTR | 2026-03-11 |
| REI SYSTEMS, INC. | National Science Foundation | $1,602,439 | SBIR · Phase III | 2025-10-01 |
| MCBRIDE, LOCK & ASSOCIATES, LLC | National Science Foundation | $435,120 | STTR · Phase II | 2025-03-17 |
| EDJ ASSOCIATES, INC. | National Science Foundation | $14,643,787 | STTR | 2021-06-04 |
Frequently asked questions
How many SBIR/STTR awards has National Science Foundation made?
National Science Foundation has 5 SBIR/STTR awards worth $18,317,928 in the records SBIR Signal tracks from USASpending and SBIR.gov.
Does National Science Foundation have open SBIR/STTR topics right now?
We are not tracking any open National Science Foundation SBIR/STTR topics at the moment. Check the opportunities feed, which updates daily.
What technology areas does National Science Foundation fund?
Top technology areas in the award record include Other.
How do I find the best National Science Foundation topic for my company?
Paste your capability statement into the free SBIR capability matcher and it ranks every open topic by fit, or run the free readiness scorecard to see how competitive you are before you bid.