Government
Substantial Funding for Mission-Driven Research
Government-sponsored programs through DARPA, DOD, DOE, and other federal agencies offer substantial funding for high-impact applied research with clear application contexts and mission alignment. The Auster Center helps you navigate government opportunities, from SBIR/STTR programs to large-scale research collaborations that address national priorities.
Federal Agency Programs
DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency):
High-risk, high-reward research addressing defense and national security challenges
DOD (Department of Defense): Applied research supporting military capabilities and defense technology advancement
DOE (Department of Energy): Energy technology development, national laboratory collaborations, and sustainability research
NSF (National Science Foundation): Translational research programs including TTP and I-Corps initiatives
NIH (National Institutes of Health): Biomedical research with translation and deployment potential
Government Partnership Opportunities
SBIR/STTR
Non-dilutive funding to translate research into applications through small business partnerships.
NSF Translation to Practice (TTP)
Funding to move research from lab validation to deployment-ready technology.
How We Facilitate Government Partnerships
Program Identification
Match your research to relevant government programs and funding opportunities.
Proposal Development Support
Strengthen applications with market validation evidence and translation planning.