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EPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Solicitation is a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency that funds feasibility studies by small businesses developing innovative technologies to address environmental challenges. Priority research areas include sustainable chemistry, air and water quality, circular economy solutions, PFAS destruction, and climate resilience.
Eligible applicants are U.S. small business concerns with 500 or fewer employees. Phase I awards are up to ,000, with successful awardees eligible to compete for Phase II awards to develop and demonstrate prototypes.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program | US EPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program EPA Celebrates National Small Business Month The month of May is recognized as National Small Business Month! Read about some of the success our companies have in powering local economies and creating new jobs, all the while protecting our planet.
How EPA-Supported Technology is Advancing Circular Economy Solutions in Alaska Read about how two EPA SBIR small businesses have collaborated to bring environmental and economic benefits to Alaska How an EPA-Supported Technology is Providing an Innovative Solution for PFAS Destruction Read about how an EPA SBIR small business based in Washington has developed a solution for PFAS destruction for industrial wastewater producers.
2024-2025 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I & II Awardees Announced The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $2. 4M in research funding to 24 small businesses to develop their innovative environmental technologies. Read the Phase I press release here .
EPA has also announced $2. 8M in research funding to seven small businesses to further develop and commercialize their technologies during their Phase II projects. Read the Phase II press release here Are you an entrepreneur with an idea for environmental technology?
EPA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program may be an opportunity to help advance and commercialize your innovation. Learn About SBIR. EPA is one of 11 federal agencies that participate in the SBIR Program established by the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982.
EPA issues an annual solicitation for proposals from U.S. small businesses to develop and commercialize innovative technologies that address the Agency's mission. Learn about the SBIR program, how to apply for a contract, search the EPA SBIR portfolio and more. SBIR announcements and highlights, upcoming events and more.
Read the latest success stories and news about the EPA's SBIR research. Contact Us About the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. Last updated on March 23, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small business concerns with 500 or fewer employees located in the U. S. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
EPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Solicitation is funded by Environmental Protection Agency. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program for CHIPS for America – CHIPS Metrology seeks applications from eligible applicants to explore the technical merit or feasibility of an innovative idea or technology with the aim of developing a viable product or service that will be introduced to the commercial microelectronics marketplace. This NOFO contains multiple topics on research projects for critically needed measurement services, tools, and instrumentation; innovative manufacturing metrologies; novel assurance and provenance technologies and advanced metrology research and development (R&D) testbeds to help secure U.S. leadership in the global semiconductor industry. Funding Opportunity Number: 2024-SBIR-CHIPS-01. Assistance Listing: 11.042,11.620. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ST.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (USDA NIFA) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit. The Animal Production and Protection topic area aims to support the development of innovative, marketable technologies that will provide significant benefit to the production and protection of agricultural animals, addressing the growing need for animal products as the global population expands. Projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies are encouraged.
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