Funding Finder · Free to use

Every major funding source for deep-tech founders — in one filterable map.

A free, aggregated map of the money — federal and private. Non-dilutive SBIR/STTR, matching funds, prototype OTs, prizes, loans and regional grants across the DoD, DOE, NSF and NASA, plus the private side: defense/dual-use venture capital, accelerators, equity and rewards crowdfunding, and venture debt. Filter by agency, mechanism, capital type (non-dilutive vs. dilutive), award size, or the technology you're building. Click any program for the details, a direct link to the official source — and the Ansys tools that validate the work.

Updated July 28, 2026 — The federal SBIR/STTR program lapsed for about six months (Oct 2025–Mar 2026) and was reauthorized in March 2026 through FY2031 — agencies have reopened solicitations, and a new late-stage "Strategic Breakthrough" Phase II (up to ~$30M at large agencies) was added. Award caps, deadlines and intake status change often; always confirm every figure on the official source linked in each program before you rely on it. This is a free information resource — we don't prepare or advise on any application.

Verified 2026-07 · confirm on official sources
Funding FAQ

The questions we get most about the money

What counts as non-dilutive funding?
Money you don't give up equity for: federal programs like SBIR/STTR, DARPA, AFWERX and SpaceWERX, DIU, plus grants, prizes and some loans. The Funding Finder above maps 27 sources, federal and private, and links straight to each official page.
Is SBIR/STTR still running in 2026?
Yes. The program lapsed for about six months (Oct 2025 to Mar 2026) and was reauthorized in March 2026 through FY2031, so agencies have reopened solicitations. Always confirm current deadlines and caps on each program's official page before you rely on a figure.
Do you help write my SBIR or grant application?
No. We provide simulation software and engineering only. We don't prepare, review or advise on any funding application, and we don't guarantee any outcome. What we do is make sure the technology behind your application is simulated and credible.
How do I actually get the money?
You apply directly with the agency or investor through the official links in the Funding Finder. Our part is the simulation: getting Ansys and an engineer into your hands so the physics behind your pitch is proven.

Found a program that fits your technology?

That's the moment simulation matters most. Talk to an engineer about the Ansys tools and support to build and validate what that program funds.