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

Debasis Majumdar

Program Director

Graciela Narcho

Staff Associate

Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Past deals in GovTech

Great Lakes ReNew

Grant in 2024
Great Lakes ReNew, established in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, is a unique partnership comprising over 50 institutions. These include universities, technology firms, and government and nonprofit organizations. The company, a foundation, is dedicated to managing its assets through its executive team.

Dreami

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Dreami provides scalable software solutions to nonprofits, higher education institutions, and government agencies, helping them enhance career development programs for the 36 million individuals in the U.S. facing employment barriers. Addressing a significant $4.4 billion challenge, Dreami simplifies the management of career development initiatives that are often cumbersome and inefficient. Its flagship offering focuses on automating and tracking mentorship programs, while additional services include internships and career coaching. Dreami distinguishes itself through its ability to hyper-customize program experiences at scale, covering all aspects from onboarding to training and matching. This approach not only saves time and resources but also enhances program outcomes and provides valuable data insights for clients.

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Endowment

Grant in 2023
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education oversees a network of colleges and universities in Oklahoma and administers various college assistance programs. Established in 1988, it manages an endowment fund aimed at enhancing the quality of instruction and research within state institutions. This fund supports the establishment of professorships and chairs, thereby attracting and retaining faculty members. The board of regents is responsible for managing the assets of this endowment, ensuring that it effectively contributes to the educational landscape of Oklahoma.

Dreami

Grant in 2023
Dreami provides scalable software solutions to nonprofits, higher education institutions, and government agencies, helping them enhance career development programs for the 36 million individuals in the U.S. facing employment barriers. Addressing a significant $4.4 billion challenge, Dreami simplifies the management of career development initiatives that are often cumbersome and inefficient. Its flagship offering focuses on automating and tracking mentorship programs, while additional services include internships and career coaching. Dreami distinguishes itself through its ability to hyper-customize program experiences at scale, covering all aspects from onboarding to training and matching. This approach not only saves time and resources but also enhances program outcomes and provides valuable data insights for clients.

Aquagga

Grant in 2023
Aquagga, Inc. is dedicated to addressing the significant threat posed by PFAS contaminants in water resources and public health. The company specializes in developing and operating advanced PFAS destruction units using its proprietary Hydrothermal Alkaline Treatment (HALT) technology. In addition to these destruction units, Aquagga is advancing PFAS sensing technology and other water pollutant mitigation and remediation solutions. The company serves various sectors, including government and municipal markets, as well as industrial wastewater treatment, positioning itself as a leader in the fight against PFAS pollution. Aquagga also employs supercritical water technology, coupled with advanced additive manufacturing, to enhance the treatment of industrial effluents, thereby contributing to environmental sustainability and social impact.

California State University, Los Angeles Endowment

Grant in 2022
California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is a leading public university located in Los Angeles, recognized for its commitment to student upward mobility. Established in 1947, the university serves over 28,000 students and boasts a network of more than 245,000 alumni. Cal State LA offers a range of nationally recognized programs across various fields, including science, the arts, business, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, education, and the humanities. The university is also notable for its facilities, which include the Luckman Fine Arts Complex, Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs, and the Hydrogen Research and Fueling Facility. Furthermore, Cal State LA manages an endowment fund that supports scholarships, research, and academic programs, ensuring its mission of engagement and service to the community is upheld.

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Grant in 2022
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh provides students with state-wide resources and ensures academic quality and accountability. UW Oshkosh is committed to providing students with a broad knowledge base and transferable skills as well as a strong sense of values and ethics that prepares them for civic leadership in society. UW Oshkosh is part of the robust University of Wisconsin System—one of the largest systems of public higher education in the country. It was founded in 1871 and its headquarters is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Revelen.AI

Grant in 2022
Revelen.ai develops investigation technology aimed at addressing gun-related crimes. Its solution integrates with existing law enforcement tools and databases, offering a comprehensive method for crime prevention and resolution. By utilizing these databases, Revelen.ai's technology transforms data matches into immediate leads on suspects and weapons, allowing investigators to generate trails for potential criminals. This innovative approach enables law enforcement to solve crime cases more efficiently and effectively.

2KR Systems

Grant in 2022
2KR Systems is a manufacturer of wireless sensors and electromechanical equipment that serves various markets, including consumer, commercial, industrial, municipal, and military sectors. The company specializes in developing low-cost, durable wireless sensors that monitor environmental-driven loads such as snow, wind, and flooding on roofs, as well as vibrations that may indicate potential structural damage. By providing these solutions, 2KR Systems aims to enhance safety, protect property from damage, and promote the preservation of natural resources, all while offering cost-saving benefits to its customers.

Quick-Med Technologies

Grant in 2021
Quick-Med Technologies, Inc. is a life sciences company dedicated to developing proprietary technologies aimed at infection prevention and control in both medical and consumer healthcare markets. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, the company specializes in biomedical products and devices with antibacterial applications. Its core technologies include Novel Intrinsically Micro-Bonded Utility Substrate (NIMBUS), a series of advanced polymers with antimicrobial and hemostatic properties; Stay Fresh, a chemical formulation for textiles that provides durable antimicrobial protection; and MultiStat, which comprises patented methods and compounds for skin therapy. Quick-Med serves a diverse range of clients, including government agencies, healthcare providers, and companies in the apparel, textile, and personal care sectors.

Aquagga

Grant in 2021
Aquagga, Inc. is dedicated to addressing the significant threat posed by PFAS contaminants in water resources and public health. The company specializes in developing and operating advanced PFAS destruction units using its proprietary Hydrothermal Alkaline Treatment (HALT) technology. In addition to these destruction units, Aquagga is advancing PFAS sensing technology and other water pollutant mitigation and remediation solutions. The company serves various sectors, including government and municipal markets, as well as industrial wastewater treatment, positioning itself as a leader in the fight against PFAS pollution. Aquagga also employs supercritical water technology, coupled with advanced additive manufacturing, to enhance the treatment of industrial effluents, thereby contributing to environmental sustainability and social impact.

BadVR

Grant in 2020
BadVR specializes in creating immersive data visualization experiences through virtual reality technology. By allowing users to engage with data in a three-dimensional space, BadVR enhances the ability to discover valuable insights and identify hidden opportunities. The platform is designed to make complex data more accessible and actionable, enabling companies to make informed decisions quickly and effectively. Using a combination of virtual reality and machine learning, BadVR simplifies data analysis, requiring minimal effort or specialized training from users. This innovative approach helps both government and commercial clients maximize the value of their data while addressing potential challenges in their operations.

Trusted CI

Grant in 2019
Trusted CI is to lead in the development of an NSF Cybersecurity Ecosystem with the workforce, knowledge, processes, and cyberinfrastructure that enables trustworthy science and NSF’s vision of a nation that is a global leader in research and innovation. Are you an NSF project in need of cybersecurity

BadVR

Grant in 2019
BadVR specializes in creating immersive data visualization experiences through virtual reality technology. By allowing users to engage with data in a three-dimensional space, BadVR enhances the ability to discover valuable insights and identify hidden opportunities. The platform is designed to make complex data more accessible and actionable, enabling companies to make informed decisions quickly and effectively. Using a combination of virtual reality and machine learning, BadVR simplifies data analysis, requiring minimal effort or specialized training from users. This innovative approach helps both government and commercial clients maximize the value of their data while addressing potential challenges in their operations.

Kean University

Grant in 2019
For students in or nearby Union, New Jersey, looking to earn a bachelors or masters degree, why not head down Morris Avenue to visit Kean University and see if it’s the perfect place for you? Programs include Accounting, Behavioral Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Finance, Fine Arts, and Visual Communications, among many, many more. Among the student resources are a bookstore, child care center, food services and a career development center. The career center was built to help students write resumes, prepare for interviews, search for jobs and find the perfect major for their career goals. Kean University also features a campus full of activities, clubs, and cultural offerings. You can see a show at the Wilkins Theater, or join one of the university’s many clubs. Or you could take a short trip to New York City, which is less than an hour away! The decision to go to college shouldn’t have to depend solely on monetary matters. The financial aid resources of Kean will help you fill out the FAFSA, which could lead to federal loans and grants. There are also work-study programs, veteran’s benefits and many scholarships for eligible students. In fact, Kean University has a whole office dedicated to scholarship services.

Litterati

Grant in 2019
Litterati is an application designed to promote environmental cleanliness by encouraging users to pick up and track litter. The app allows users to capture images of litter, which are automatically geo-tagged and categorized, providing valuable data on litter types. Litterati aims to foster community involvement by enabling groups such as schools and clubs to track their collective litter collection efforts. Additionally, the app plans to incorporate mapping features, allowing users to see litter-clearing activities within their neighborhoods. Through these initiatives, Litterati seeks to unite individuals, organizations, and governments in creating cleaner streets and communities.

ForgeWorks

Grant in 2019
ForgeWorks, founded in 2015 and based in Evanston, Illinois, specializes in a digital platform aimed at assisting civic innovators in addressing real-world challenges. The company's platform integrates human-centered design, educational design research, and agile software development, allowing users to rapidly develop innovative solutions. By leveraging advanced academic insights and user research, ForgeWorks empowers civic innovators to create effective systems tailored to community needs.

Litterati

Grant in 2018
Litterati is an application designed to promote environmental cleanliness by encouraging users to pick up and track litter. The app allows users to capture images of litter, which are automatically geo-tagged and categorized, providing valuable data on litter types. Litterati aims to foster community involvement by enabling groups such as schools and clubs to track their collective litter collection efforts. Additionally, the app plans to incorporate mapping features, allowing users to see litter-clearing activities within their neighborhoods. Through these initiatives, Litterati seeks to unite individuals, organizations, and governments in creating cleaner streets and communities.

InitWeather

Grant in 2016
InitWeather specializes in weather products and decision support services for government agencies and commercial businesses. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Melbourne Beach, Florida.

Kuma Signals

Grant in 2016
Kuma Signals is transitioning communications research into commercial products for the government. They involve in signal processing, digital communication, navigation, and software radio. They offer services for organizations with engineering hurdles in their product development. These services range from development and theoretical analysis to embedded implementation of wireless communications protocols and algorithms.

RedShred

Grant in 2015
RedShred provides software that assists government contractors, institutions, and universities in efficiently identifying and managing requests for proposals (RFPs) and grant opportunities. By automatically searching and analyzing thousands of publicly available RFPs and grants daily, RedShred enables users to pre-qualify and track relevant opportunities in real-time. This process significantly reduces the time spent on manual research, streamlining decision-making and allowing organizations to focus on the most promising prospects. The platform extracts key insights and decision-making criteria from various documents, facilitating a more effective review of opportunities with minimal manual effort.

Arkansas Science & Technology Authority

Grant in 2014
The Arkansas Science & Technology Authority (the Authority) was created by statute in 1983. The mission of the Authority is to advance the talent and innovation necessary for Arkansas to prosper. With a vision to see Arkansas prepared to compete and prosper in the global economy, the Authority addresses strategies to promote scientific research; technology development; business innovation; and math, science, and engineering education.

iGlobe

Grant in 2014
iGlobe offers spherical display solutions. They offer systems for displaying real-time data and images of every description onto three-dimensional surfaces, and the opportunity to participate in the global collaboration of government, business, education, and philanthropy to create unprecedented technical and educational tools.

WisdomTools

Grant in 2014
WisdomTools LLC specializes in developing immersive, story-driven eLearning technologies tailored for various sectors, including education, finance, insurance, and government. Founded in 1998 and based in Bloomington, Indiana, the company creates customized training solutions that encompass virtual world simulations, serious games, and augmented reality applications. These solutions are designed for both individual learners and group settings, offering a blend of eLearning and instructor-led courses. WisdomTools also provides extensive services such as game design, instructional design, and usability testing, with a focus on creating accessible content for individuals with disabilities. The company emphasizes the importance of contextual learning to enhance knowledge retention across diverse subjects, including STEM and space exploration. WisdomTools operates as a subsidiary of Information in Place, Inc.

Charles River Analytics

Grant in 2013
Charles River Analytics, Inc. specializes in developing intelligent systems tailored for government, defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors. The company provides a range of products, including cognitive systems, sensor processing, decision management tools, and autonomous robotic platforms designed for information management and command applications. Notable offerings include BNet, a network-building tool; VisionKit, which automates visual tasks through computer vision; and Verideo, a video annotation software. Their technologies incorporate various advanced methodologies such as data mining, expert systems, and neural networks. Additionally, Charles River Analytics offers outsourced software engineering services that focus on computer vision, intelligent agents, and multi-agent system development. Founded in 1983 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company primarily serves the U.S. federal government and the Department of Defense, aiming to transform data into actionable insights that facilitate critical assessment and decision-making.

FTL Labs Corporation

Grant in 2013
FTL Labs Corporation develops next-generation software and technology products to solve problems for government and industrial clients. It also specializes in instrument integration and design, including printing, metalwork, injection molding, electronic development, and custom software.

InferLink

Grant in 2013
InferLink helps in developing custom solutions based on your data and business needs. They offer solutions for both government and corporate customers.

Quick-Med Technologies

Grant in 2013
Quick-Med Technologies, Inc. is a life sciences company dedicated to developing proprietary technologies aimed at infection prevention and control in both medical and consumer healthcare markets. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, the company specializes in biomedical products and devices with antibacterial applications. Its core technologies include Novel Intrinsically Micro-Bonded Utility Substrate (NIMBUS), a series of advanced polymers with antimicrobial and hemostatic properties; Stay Fresh, a chemical formulation for textiles that provides durable antimicrobial protection; and MultiStat, which comprises patented methods and compounds for skin therapy. Quick-Med serves a diverse range of clients, including government agencies, healthcare providers, and companies in the apparel, textile, and personal care sectors.

OptiCOMP Networks

Grant in 2012
OptiCOMP Networks provides an SBIR sponsored researches by government agencies for space and terrestrial applications.

Ecosil Technologies

Grant in 2012
ECOSIL provides products and research to government and industry and environmentally safe surface treatment chemicals & coatings.
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