STRIDE Ventures is a national platform for breakthrough innovation, launched by the U.S. National Science Foundation and Start2 Group. It supports NSF-funded bold, milestone-driven efforts to translate emerging technologies into real-world capabilities that advance U.S. competitiveness and resilience. By minimizing bureaucracy and maximizing momentum, STRIDE empowers teams to move fast, take risks, and deliver impact where it matters most.
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering. NSF’s Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) works to accelerate the development and deployment of critical and emerging technologies, ensuring that discoveries move from lab to market to strengthen the U.S. economy and national security.
Start2 Group is a global innovation leader taking startups to the next level in development and commercialization. As a premier startup ecosystem partner, Start2 Group serves as the destination for startups, governments, investors, and corporations to shape and scale ventures with growth potential. We operate in key markets across North and South America, Europe, and Asia, shaping the future of innovation on a global scale.