Rapid Identification of Pathogens from Environmental Resources (Direct to Phase II)
ID: DHA254-D001Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Rapid Identification of Pathogens from Environmental Resources (Direct to Phase II)

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: DHA

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTH

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/topics/11782

Additional Information

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/solicitation-documents/active-solicitations
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    Description

    The Department of Defense (DOD) is inviting proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program focused on the "Rapid Identification of Pathogens from Environmental Resources," specifically targeting military-relevant bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The objective is to develop and validate a material product capable of quickly identifying these pathogens from environmental sources, enhancing environmental surveillance as a tool for outbreak monitoring and public health efforts. This initiative is critical for military applications, including deployment site assessments and monitoring for infectious diseases, with the potential to significantly reduce costs and improve response times in pathogen detection. Proposals are due by April 23, 2025, and further details can be found at the provided source link: SBIR Topic.

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