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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). These programs offer competitively awarded grants to qualified small businesses to support high-quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that could lead to significant public benefits.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Qualified small businesses conducting research related to agriculture. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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