Grain Weevil is pleased to announce its success in securing a Phase II grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) worth over $900,000. The substantial funding will propel Grain Weevil's mission to enhance the safety of farmers working within grain bins by employing cutting-edge robotics technology.
The Phase II grant will specifically contribute to fortifying the robot's capabilities to operate seamlessly in challenging and hazardous environments. This will be achieved through the integration of advanced safety protocols and the utilization of specialized, ruggedized electronics. The significance of these enhancements underscores Grain Weevil's commitment to advancing the landscape of agricultural robotics.
Grain Weevil expresses gratitude to the NSF for their support and recognition of the project's potential impact on agricultural safety. The team remains dedicated to fostering innovation that positively influences the lives of those working in the agricultural sector.
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America’s Seed Fund powered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) awards $200 million annually to startups and small businesses, transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial and societal impact. Startups working across almost all areas of science and technology can receive up to $2 million in non-dilutive funds to support research and development (R&D),helping de-risk technology for commercial success. America’s Seed Fund is congressionally mandated through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The NSF is an independent federal agency with a budget of about $9.5 billion that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering. For more information, visit seedfund.nsf.gov.
