National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency established in 1950 and based in Alexandria, Virginia. It is dedicated to supporting research and education in science and engineering across a wide range of disciplines. The NSF provides significant non-dilutive funding, up to $1.5 million, to startups and small businesses through its America's Seed Fund initiative, which is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program mandated by Congress. With an operating budget of approximately $7.8 billion, the NSF is committed to advancing fundamental research and education, thus fostering innovation and technological development in the United States.

James Donlon

Program Director

Sean L. Jones

Assistant Director for Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Debasis Majumdar

Program Director

Graciela Narcho

Staff Associate

Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Marco Rubin

Reviewer

Past deals in Maine

Maine Shellfish Developers

Grant in 2022
Maine Shellfish Developers is a sustainable aquaculture company specializing in the production of oysters. They offer oyster seedlings and mature oysters, along with other related seafood products.

Junora

Grant in 2021
Junora LTD is a manufacturer based in Biddeford, Maine, specializing in the design and production of rotary and planar sputter targets for the thin film deposition industry. Founded in 2017, the company offers a diverse range of thin film deposition products, including rotary and planar targets, as well as target fabrication services, engineering and design, and precision machining. Junora's products are available in various materials such as aluminum, copper, indium, lithium, silver, tin, zinc, and custom alloys. The company aims to introduce new technologies and capabilities to the market, enabling clients to access a wide variety of sputtering products used in vacuum deposition processes across multiple industries.

Paramount Planet Product

Grant in 2020
Paramount Planet Product is an Orono-based startup focused on addressing ocean pollution through the development of environmentally friendly packaging solutions. The company specializes in manufacturing low-cost, compostable plant-based single-use packaging that mimics plastic in appearance but is designed to be safe for marine environments if discarded. By utilizing ocean compostable materials, Paramount Planet Product aims to enhance the performance of its packaging while minimizing environmental impact. The company is dedicated to improving ocean safety through rigorous testing and innovation, allowing customers to adopt packaging solutions that align with sustainable practices.

Neuright

Grant in 2020
Neuright is a biotech company that develops theragnostic devices for peripheral neuropathy. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Orono, Maine.

Acadia Harvest

Grant in 2015
Acadia Harvest Inc. is a seafood cultivation company based in Franklin, Maine, established in 2011. Specializing in land-based indoor marine fish farming, the company utilizes advanced recirculating aquaculture systems to grow high-value fish species such as yellowtail amberjack and black sea bass. Acadia Harvest aims to reduce reliance on traditional ocean fishing by providing sustainable seafood products while promoting innovative technologies in aquaculture. The company operates an integrated facility designed to minimize waste, thereby enhancing the efficiency of its fish farming operations.

Acadia Harvest

Grant in 2015
Acadia Harvest Inc. is a seafood cultivation company based in Franklin, Maine, established in 2011. Specializing in land-based indoor marine fish farming, the company utilizes advanced recirculating aquaculture systems to grow high-value fish species such as yellowtail amberjack and black sea bass. Acadia Harvest aims to reduce reliance on traditional ocean fishing by providing sustainable seafood products while promoting innovative technologies in aquaculture. The company operates an integrated facility designed to minimize waste, thereby enhancing the efficiency of its fish farming operations.

Acadia Harvest

Grant in 2013
Acadia Harvest Inc. is a seafood cultivation company based in Franklin, Maine, established in 2011. Specializing in land-based indoor marine fish farming, the company utilizes advanced recirculating aquaculture systems to grow high-value fish species such as yellowtail amberjack and black sea bass. Acadia Harvest aims to reduce reliance on traditional ocean fishing by providing sustainable seafood products while promoting innovative technologies in aquaculture. The company operates an integrated facility designed to minimize waste, thereby enhancing the efficiency of its fish farming operations.

Arcast

Grant in 2013
Arcast produces research and production vacuum and inert atmosphere melting frunaces for reactive and refractory metal alloys typically used in shape memory and advanced material alloys. They specialize in building vacuum arc melters and induction furnaces using the latest in a cold crucible and clean melt technologies. Arcast, based in Oxford, Maine, is today's emerging leader in advanced melting and metal powder atomisation technologies, with a diverse international customer base.

Acadia Harvest

Grant in 2012
Acadia Harvest Inc. is a seafood cultivation company based in Franklin, Maine, established in 2011. Specializing in land-based indoor marine fish farming, the company utilizes advanced recirculating aquaculture systems to grow high-value fish species such as yellowtail amberjack and black sea bass. Acadia Harvest aims to reduce reliance on traditional ocean fishing by providing sustainable seafood products while promoting innovative technologies in aquaculture. The company operates an integrated facility designed to minimize waste, thereby enhancing the efficiency of its fish farming operations.

Cerahelix

Seed Round in 2012
Cerahelix, Inc. is a manufacturer of ceramic membrane filters designed for high-quality water purification and resource recycling. Established in 2011 and based in Orono, Maine, the company specializes in bio-derived products that utilize patented DNA template technology to create sub-nanometer pores in ceramic membranes. This innovative design enables the filtration of minute particles, allowing water purification agencies to effectively separate salts, metal ions, and other impurities at the molecular level. Cerahelix offers a range of filtration products, including single-channel elements for laboratory and pilot-scale studies, as well as multi-channel elements for commercial applications. Additionally, the company provides filter element housings and laboratory test systems to support small-scale research and development. Its products serve various industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, mining, and waste-to-energy.
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