EPA SBIR Phase I
Supports small United States businesses developing environmental technology solutions in water, air, pollution prevention, and chemical safety.
The EPA Small Business Innovation Research Phase I program is one of eleven federal SBIR programs and funds U.S. small businesses to conduct proof-of-concept R&D on innovative environmental technologies. EPA issues Phase I awards as procurement contracts — not grants — which affects IP ownership terms. The maximum award is $100,000 over a six-month performance period. Eligible topic areas include …
Clean water, air quality, land revitalization, sustainable materials management, safer chemicals, risk assessment, environmental monitoring, pollution prevention.
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Guides for this application
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A practical guide to SBIR and STTR grants for deeptech startups, including agency fit, Phase I and II logic, eligibility, budgets, and review criteria.
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