The National Science Foundation is one of the most diverse investors in revolutionary technology for small businesses and invests up to $1.5 million in seed funding per project taking 0% equity. This year the NSF is looking to invest in R&D for Semiconductors in the private and public sector.
Projects details:
Phase I $225,000 (Proof of Concept - 6 months to a year)
Phase II $750,000 (Prototype- 1 to 2 Years)
Phase I Due Date: June 13, 2019
Semiconductors:
The Semiconductors topic addresses the research and development of new designs, materials, devices, and manufacturing systems that have the potential for impactful change in the semiconductor industry.
Subtopics:
Electronic Devices
Electronic Materials
Integrated Circuit Design
Micro-electronics Packaging, Thermal Management, and Systems Integration
Processing and Metrology Technology
Other Semiconductor Technologies
And many, many more topics.