National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF), established in 1950 and located in Alexandria, Virginia, is an independent federal agency dedicated to advancing fundamental research and education across all scientific and engineering disciplines. With an annual budget of approximately $7.8 billion, the NSF operates America's Seed Fund, which allocates nearly $200 million each year to support startups and small businesses through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. This initiative provides non-dilutive funding of up to $1.5 million to assist in research and development efforts, thereby facilitating the transformation of scientific discoveries into commercially viable products and services. By helping to de-risk technology, the NSF plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and addressing societal challenges through scientific advancements.

James Donlon

Program Director

Sean L. Jones

Assistant Director for Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Ben Schrag Ph.D

Program Director and Policy Liaison, SBIR / STTR

Past deals in Mining

Muon Vision

Grant in 2022
Our technology provides a passive, non-invasive X-ray imaging technology that can be used to i) visualize the percolation of process fluids across leaching heaps at scale; ii) monitor the stability of dams, heaps, mining assetts; iii) other industrial and minidng applications where density measurements are of key importance to improve safety and productivity.

Moka Blox

Grant in 2022
Moka Blox specializes in providing sustainable blockchain solutions that significantly reduce the carbon footprint typically associated with blockchain technology. The company offers a framework designed for security, scalability, and efficiency, allowing organizations to effortlessly establish private blockchain networks across various cloud-based environments. Moka Blox's innovative approach enables businesses to harness the benefits of blockchain while minimizing environmental impact, making it easier for them to implement real-life applications securely and sustainably.

Minerva Lithium

Grant in 2021
Minerva Lithium develops critical mineral extraction techniques. The company was founded in Greensboro, North Carolina in the year 2020.

Minnowtech

Grant in 2021
Minnowtech is an aquaculture technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, focused on improving shrimp farming through innovative software solutions. The company has developed a non-invasive imaging platform that leverages artificial intelligence and image analysis to accurately estimate shrimp abundance and biomass in ponds. This technology allows shrimp farmers to optimize feeding regimes, enhance harvests, and manage risks associated with juvenile shrimp health. By addressing critical challenges in the aquaculture industry, such as the assessment of shrimp growth and optimal harvest times, Minnowtech aims to improve the livelihoods of farmers while contributing to global food security and the sustainability of marine environments.

Mazdak International

Grant in 2021
Mazdak International is a capsule pipeline technology company that specializes in deep dredging.

MineraLogic

Grant in 2021
MineraLogic is a geochemistry consultancy firm based in Duluth, Minnesota, founded in 2016. The company specializes in helping clients identify risks and opportunities stemming from geochemical reactions involving minerals, water, and the atmosphere. MineraLogic provides a structured approach to understanding the distribution and mobility of chemical elements within geological systems. This expertise enables clients to effectively manage geochemical relationships that can significantly influence the success of their projects.

Heirloom

Grant in 2021
Heirloom is focused on developing innovative carbon capture and utilization technology to address climate change by capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide. The company utilizes a mineralization process known as enhanced weathering, which aims to remove one billion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. By deploying its Direct Air Capture solution at a gigaton scale, Heirloom facilitates the restoration of the atmosphere through natural processes, while minimizing secondary impacts and reducing extraction needs. This approach positions Heirloom as a leader in the effort to mitigate climate change through effective carbon dioxide removal strategies.

Muon Vision

Grant in 2020
Our technology provides a passive, non-invasive X-ray imaging technology that can be used to i) visualize the percolation of process fluids across leaching heaps at scale; ii) monitor the stability of dams, heaps, mining assetts; iii) other industrial and minidng applications where density measurements are of key importance to improve safety and productivity.

Krnc

Grant in 2020
Krnc is a cryptocurrency fork of paper money.

Phoenix Tailings

Grant in 2019
Phoenix Tailings Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company that focuses on the recycling and re-mining of mining tailings and hazardous by-products, such as Bauxite Residue, to produce essential metal products. Founded in 2019, the company aims to extract strategic materials critical to various industries, including aerospace, defense, automotive, biotechnology, and electronics. By treating mining and refining waste as new ore, Phoenix Tailings provides an innovative solution to eliminate hazardous environmental waste while creating primary metals sustainably and economically. This approach not only addresses the demand for metals in multiple sectors but also promotes environmentally friendly practices by offering carbon-free alternatives.

Minnowtech

Grant in 2019
Minnowtech is an aquaculture technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, focused on improving shrimp farming through innovative software solutions. The company has developed a non-invasive imaging platform that leverages artificial intelligence and image analysis to accurately estimate shrimp abundance and biomass in ponds. This technology allows shrimp farmers to optimize feeding regimes, enhance harvests, and manage risks associated with juvenile shrimp health. By addressing critical challenges in the aquaculture industry, such as the assessment of shrimp growth and optimal harvest times, Minnowtech aims to improve the livelihoods of farmers while contributing to global food security and the sustainability of marine environments.

Big Blue Technologies

Grant in 2017
Big Blue Technologies specializes in high-temperature thermal processes for upgrading the value of minerals and ores into metals and ceramics. Currently, BBT is developing a thermal magnesium metal production process.

Mazdak International

Grant in 2017
Mazdak International is a capsule pipeline technology company that specializes in deep dredging.

Cycladex

Grant in 2017
Cycladex has now developed a cheaper process which will reduce operating costs by approximately 30-50% and capital costs by 35-50%. It also has the advantage of using environmentally friendly chemicals eliminating the need to use the expensive Sodium Cyanide.

Big Blue Technologies

Grant in 2016
Big Blue Technologies specializes in high-temperature thermal processes for upgrading the value of minerals and ores into metals and ceramics. Currently, BBT is developing a thermal magnesium metal production process.

MineLight Solutions

Grant in 2014
MineLight Solutions is a consulting firm that provides solutions such as strategic and operational planning, operational improvement, performance management and reporting, IT restructuring and reoganization, and communication planning. The company comprises of management consultants that mostly offers its services towards federal government clients to assist other businesses or organizations. MineLight Solutions was founded in 2008 by Patrick O'Brien in Fairfax, Virgina.

Split Engineering

Grant in 2013
Split Engineering LLC provides coarse rock fragmentation size measurement systems, software, and service. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Tucson, Arizona. As of April 16, 2019, Split Engineering LLC operates as a subsidiary of Hexagon Mining.

Split Engineering

Grant in 2012
Split Engineering LLC provides coarse rock fragmentation size measurement systems, software, and service. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Tucson, Arizona. As of April 16, 2019, Split Engineering LLC operates as a subsidiary of Hexagon Mining.
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