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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I – AgTech (including precision farming, drone-based technologies) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA). This grant funds early-stage research and development in agricultural technology, including precision farming and drone-based technologies, to strengthen U. S.
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gov Maintenance Calendar Small Business Innovation Research Program - Phase I Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:USDA-NIFA-SBIR-003848 Funding Opportunity Title:Small Business Innovation Research Program - Phase I Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Agriculture Science and Technology and other Research and Development Expected Number of Awards: Assistance Listings:10.
212 -- Small Business Innovation Research Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Sep 12, 2012 Original Closing Date for Applications:Sep 06, 2012 Current Closing Date for Applications:Sep 13, 2012 Archive Date:Dec 31, 2012 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 18,300,000 Eligible Applicants:Small businesses Additional Information on Eligibility: ## Additional Information Agency Name:National Institute of Food and Agriculture Description:See the 2013 USDA SBIR request for applications (RFA) by clicking the RFA link on the table below.
Funds may be awarded up to $100,000 for Phase I and up to $450,000 for Phase II. Success rates for applicants have been about 11% for Phase I and 50-60% for Phase II. Projects dealing with agriculturally related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies are encouraged across all 2013 SBIR topic areas.
USDA SBIR's flexible research areas ensure innovative projects consistent with USDA's vision of a healthy and productive nation in harmony with the land, air, and water. USDA SBIR has awarded over 2000 research and development projects since 1983, allowing hundreds of small businesses to explore their technological potential, and providing an incentive to profit from the commercialization of innovative ideas.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. small businesses following SBIR eligibility criteria. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I – AgTech (including precision farming, drone-based technologies) are due September 23, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I – AgTech (including precision farming, drone-based technologies) is funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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