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National Science Foundation (NSF) Investment Portfolio

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent U.S. federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across non-medical fields of science and engineering. Through programs such as the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR), marketed as America's Seed Fund, the NSF provides competitive, non-dilutive grants and contracts to small businesses and startups to support commercialization of technologies arising from federally funded research.

Companies Invested In

Company Name
Sector
Investment Round Value
Funding Round
Announcement Date
PC:ILL16Illuminant Surgical
Healthcare, Biotechnology & Medical Devices
$8.40M
Seed Round
Apr 30, 2026