The National Science Foundation's Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) has released a solicitation for the new Translation to Practice (TTP) program. This program will support use-inspired research, translational activities, and partnerships that turn scientific discoveries into real-world solutions. There are three funding tracks that represent different starting points or stages in moving discoveries and innovations from the laboratory to practice:
- NSF TTP-Explore (TTP-E) is a pilot track that is likely to be the first step for researchers seeking to translate their basic research to practice. The Explore track is designed to encourage current, eligible NSF awardees to intentionally pursue applications of their research with the potential for societal impact.
- NSF TTP-Translate (TTP-T) starts with use-inspired research and initial translational activities and further matures the idea(s), iterates and improves the solution(s), and lowers the barrier(s) to effective translation of research from lab to practice.
- NSF TTP-Partner (TTP-P) supports translational efforts that demand one or more partnerships for technology development and deployment. This track requires an NSF-Catalyzed Partnership with an organization that will assist in the translation to practice.
Budget: Awards will vary by track.
- TTP-E awards will be up to $600,000.
- TTP-T awards can be up to $1,200,000 for 36 months.
- TTP-P awards can be up to $2,000,000 for 48 months.
Key Dates:
- TTP-E proposals may be submitted anytime.
- TTP-T and TTP-P proposals can be submitted on the third Tuesday in September, January, and May annually. The first submission deadline is September 16, 2025.
- NSF will hold a webinar about this program on August 12th at 11am PT. Details and registration are available on the NSF website.
More Information: Those who are interested should see the TTP Program Page and full solicitation. Lewis-Burke has provided campus with a summary report about this opportunity.
BRDO Support: If you are interested in pursuing these or other opportunities, the Berkeley Research Development Office offers advice and editing support for complex and strategic proposals. Please contact us at BRDO@berkeley.edu.