Small Business Innovation Research Program: Phase I

See the 2013 USDA SBIR Program Solicitation by clicking the "RFA" link in the table below. You must also download the NIFA Application Guide for instructions to use with this Program Solicitation. Funds may be awarded up to $100,000 for a Phase I project. Proposed Phase I projects should prove the scientific or technical feasibility of the approach or concept. Projects dealing with agriculturally related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies are encouraged across all SBIR topic areas. USDA 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. USDA SBIR Program has awarded over 2000 research and development projects since 1983, allowing hundreds of small businesses to explore their technological potential, and providing an incentive to profit from the commercialization of innovative ideas. Click below for more SBIR information.

Special Notation

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Who Is Eligible to Apply

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Small businesses and small proprietorships that are in business for profit are eligible to submit applications to this program. Each organization submitting a proposal must qualify as a small business concern for research or research and development purposes.

Request for Application (RFA) | Apply: Electronic | Abstracts of Funded Projects