Wisconsin ranks second in the nation for National Science Foundation business grant success rate

2 Nov 2019


Wisconsin ranks second nationally in the success rate of businesses applying for National Science Foundation (NSF) business grants, underscoring the strong support health and life science startups in the state receive in their commercialization journey.

NSF is the fifth largest distributor of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards among federal agencies. SBIR grants are designed to encourage small businesses in the U.S. to conduct research that has the potential to produce new business opportunities. Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding, also available through NSF, encourages joint ventures between small businesses and nonprofit research institutions.

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