Request for Information for U.S. National Science Foundation to establish NSF Tech Accelerators

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking input from potential NSF Tech Accelerator applicants and other interested parties to help shape the NSF Tech Accelerators initiative. The initiative aims to establish a network of organizations that will invest in promising technologies and help them transition from the lab to the market. The NSF Tech Accelerators will focus on deep-tech areas, such as agricultural technology, materials technology, ocean technology, and scientific instrumentation, and will provide support to teams of researchers and entrepreneurs to help them develop and commercialize their ideas. The NSF is looking for organizations with expertise in these areas, as well as experience in managing technology translation, innovation management, and entrepreneurial services. Some key points about the job and scope of work include: • The NSF Tech Accelerators will be responsible for investing in teams of researchers and entrepreneurs to help them develop and commercialize their ideas. • The NSF Tech Accelerators will provide support to teams in the form of funding, mentorship, and access to resources and networks. • The NSF Tech Accelerators will focus on deep-tech areas, such as agricultural technology, materials technology, ocean technology, and scientific instrumentation. • The NSF is looking for organizations with expertise in these areas, as well as experience in managing technology translation, innovation management, and entrepreneurial services. • The NSF Tech Accelerators will be expected to provide comprehensive guidance and support to teams throughout the entire lab-to-market pathway.