Informational Webinar: 2022-2023 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Solicitation
Date and Time
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Registration Deadline
Location
United States
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Description
Join us for an informational webinar on EPA’s 2022-2023 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I solicitation. Learn about EPA’s SBIR program, this year’s solicitation topics, and how to apply for an SBIR contract. EPA SBIR program experts will be available to answer questions following the presentation.
EPA’s 2022-2023 SBIR Phase I solicitation is anticipated to open in mid-June 2022. The solicitation purpose is to support eligible small businesses in the development and commercialization of innovative environmental technologies. EPA is one of 11 federal agencies that participate in the SBIR Program as a result of the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982. With this solicitation, EPA is 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 (listed below). Successful Phase I awardees are eligible to receive Phase II funding, up to $400,000 for two years, through an additional application process.
Webinar Objectives
- Review topics anticipated in the upcoming 2022-2023 SBIR Phase I solicitation
- Learn about the federal SBIR Program and EPA’s SBIR Program
- Learn how to apply via FedConnect
- Review administrative, submission, eligibility and proposal evaluation processes
- Share frequently asked questions
Proposed Research Topics for the 2022-2023 Solicitation
Clean and Safe Water
- Decentralized wastewater treatment (septic system) technologies for intentional non-potable reuse
- Technologies to process, sort and identify microplastics
- In-stream aquatic trash capture technologies
- Sensors to detect high priority contaminants of emerging concern (including PFAS)
Air Quality & Climate
- Ambient air monitoring technology for air toxics
- Continuous Emission Monitoring System for metal HAPs
- Air monitoring technology for methane emissions from fugitive sources
- Technologies that reduce exposure to radon in buildings
- Technologies for improved recovery of refrigerant from air conditioning (AC) and refrigeration equipment
Homeland Security
- Innovative technology solutions that build community resilience to disasters
- Miniaturized oil spill droplet size sensor for emergency response underwater vehicles
Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials
- Innovative technologies that help consumers prevent food waste in the acquisition, preparation, and storage of food
- Innovative technologies or materials that will improve the U.S. recycling system
- Innovative reduction, reuse, and recycling solutions to advance plastic circularity
Safer Chemicals
- PCB-free color
- Rubber anti-degradant technologies for tires and other
- Rubber products that are lower concern for human health and the environment
- Innovative enhanced efficiency fertilizers
Risk Assessment
- Software tools and machine-learning applications for systematic review in science assessment for chemical evaluation
For more information on EPA’s SBIR program and funding opportunities: https://www.epa.gov/sbir
Learn more about the federal SBIR program: www.SBIR.gov