Work to Zero Fatigue Pilot Grant 2026

Grant Helps Employers Pilot Innovative Fatigue Prevention Solutions

The Work to Zero initiative at the National Safety Council is focused on making innovation more accessible for employers and helping to eliminate fatality risks at work through the use of safety technology. The goal of the Work to Zero Pilot Grant program is to support workplaces in their innovation journeys by matching organizations with innovative technology providers to trial emerging technologies in real-life applications.

This year’s grant program involves 10 solution providers who will be featured at the Safety Innovation Challenge Tech Pavilion at the 2026 NSC Safety Summit (May 6-8, 2026, in Baltimore). The NSC Safety Innovation Challenge aims to explore cutting-edge solutions for addressing specific hazards across various industries. This year, solution providers applied to showcase their solutions addressing workplace fatigue risks. Ten solution providers were selected as finalists and chosen to showcase their technologies, demonstrating how they measure, detect or predict fatigue.

Through support and in partnership with the McElhattan Foundation, Work to Zero will provide funding assistance to companies interested in piloting one of these safety technology solutions for fatigue prevention. The Work to Zero program invites organizations interested in eliminating or reducing fatigue risks to apply for the Work to Zero Pilot Grant. Any company may apply but preference will be given to small- and medium-sized companies (under 500 employees), companies from safety-sensitive industries (construction, mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, utilities, etc.) as well as women- and/or minority-owned businesses. The selected solution provider will work closely with the grantee to address fatigue challenges and provide ongoing support throughout the pilot.