Ela Mirowskl will present an overview of America?s Seed Fund powered by the U.S. National Science Foundation, a grantmaking program that provides funding to startups without taking any stake in your company. The program encourages innovators across all scientific disciplines to submit proposals that explore new frontiers and challenge conventional knowledge boundaries. By providing critical seed funding, the U.S. National Science Foundation supports the ideas and the people who create breakthrough discoveries and innovations to address complex societal challenges. In this interactive session, we will provide key insights on how to craft a compelling Project Pitch, the first step in gaining access to up to $2 million. Come prepared to share your idea and explore how to define the problem, present your unique solution, and highlight its potential benefits.