With $200 million in funding awarded annually to “high-risk, high impact” startups and small businesses, the congressionally mandated America’s Seed Fund program has been fueling innovative entrepreneurs for 40 years — without taking a stake in their cutting-edge businesses. In today’s episode, Program Director and Policy Liaison Ben Schrag sits down with host Tony Uphoff, Thomas CEO and President, to discuss the Fund’s forward-thinking mission, highlight innovative technologies on the horizon, and share recommended strategies for entrepreneurs interested in applying for financial support from America’s Seed Fund.

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Learn more about America's Seed Fund: https://seedfund.nsf.gov/

Read about groundbreaking innovations funded by America's Seed Fund: https://seedfund.nsf.gov/portfolio/

Looking for funding? Apply here: https://seedfund.nsf.gov/apply/