Immersive AR/VR/MR Fostering Shared Experiences
| Agency | National Science Foundation |
|---|---|
| Program | SBIR/STTR |
| Phase | Phase I/II |
| Topic number | AV5 |
| Solicitation | NSF 26-510 |
| Status | open |
| Released | May 22, 2026 |
| Opens | May 22, 2026 |
| Closes | July 7, 2027 |
Summary
The Augmented, Virtual and Mixed Reality topic aims to support entrepreneurs and startups at the earliest stages of translating novel, highly differentiated hardware and/or software solutions based on their own peer-reviewed research to create sustainable, commercializable opportunities for scalable, real-world application addressing societal needs.
Source: the official topic page on SBIR.gov. Read it, and the solicitation, for the full requirements and the exact deadline.