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"Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program for AgTech, Precision Agriculture, and AI" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program for AgTech, Precision Agriculture, and AI is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
The USDA NIFA SBIR program funds U.S. small businesses developing innovative agricultural technologies, including AI-driven precision farming, crop and soil monitoring using machine learning and remote sensing, autonomous harvesting robots, and smart sensors for pathogen detection. It supports research with commercial potential and societal benefit within agriculture, specifically technologies that reach farmers.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. small businesses with fewer than 500 employees, organized for profit, and at least 51% owned by U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $175,000 for Phase I awards over approximately eight months. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 31, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program for AgTech, Precision Agriculture, and AI is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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