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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 opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes in agricultural technologies, including precision farming and drone-based technologies.
USDA SBIR funds research and development projects that address important scientific challenges and opportunities in agriculture with potential for commercial application and public benefit.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small business concerns that meet government-wide SBIR eligibility requirements: a U.S. for-profit entity, majority-owned and controlled by U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with fewer than 500 employees, and a PI whose primary employment is with the small business. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $175,000 for most topic areas. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 23, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
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.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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