The EPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program issues an annual solicitation for proposals from U.S. small businesses to develop and commercialize innovative technologies that address the Agency’s mission. Topics for the 2024-2025 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Solicitation include source reduction and reuse and lowering embodied carbon in the built environment!
Eligible Recipients
To receive an SBIR award, the awardee must qualify as a Small Business Concern (SBC) as defined by SBA regulations at 13 C.F.R. §§ 701-705. The eligibility requirements for the SBIR/STTR programs are unique and do not correspond to those of other small business programs.
Funding Source
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Funding Amount
Calling for small businesses to apply for Phase I awards of up to $100,000 to demonstrate proof of concept in one of this year’s SBIR solicitation topics. Successful Phase I awardees are eligible to receive Phase II funding, up to $400,000 for two years, through an additional application process.
Deadline
The EPA’s 2024-2025 SBIR Phase I solicitation is anticipated to open in June 2024.
The SBIR Phase I solicitation Informational Webinar will give attendees an overview of anticipated topics; review administrative, submission, eligibility and proposal evaluation processes; and share frequently asked questions.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 2:00 p.m. ET
Register here: Information and registration
Contact
If you have questions or comments about EPA’s research projects and funding opportunities, please complete the contact form below or email OSAPE_Communications@epa.gov. For other EPA-related questions, visit the main EPA contact page.
More Information
https://www.epa.gov/sbir/2024-2025-epa-sbir-phase-i-solicitation-informational-webinar