Funding Opportunity - Small Business Innovation Research Program-Phase II

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January 24, 2022

Small Business Innovation Research Program - Phase II

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USDA-National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) focuses on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit. This program supports small businesses in the creation of innovative, and/or disruptive technologies and enables the application of research advancements from conception into the market. All SBIR Phase II projects must have previously completed a successful USDA SBIR Phase I project before applying for a Phase II grant. Projects dealing with agriculturally related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies are encouraged across all SBIR topic areas. 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. Application deadline: April 6. For more information, read the SBIR Phase II funding opportunity announcement.

NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science directly support the long-term prosperity and global preeminence of U.S. agriculture.

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