National Science Foundation ^Investors

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency with a mission to advance the progress of science. It achieves this by funding research and education proposals made by scientists, engineers, and educators across the United States. The NSF is known for its America's Seed Fund program, which awards nearly $200 million annually to startups and small businesses. This fund helps transform scientific discoveries into products and services with commercial and societal impact. The NSF has a budget of about $7.8 billion and supports fundamental research and education in all fields of science and engineering.