The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture is seeking proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I. The specific topic of the solicitation is "Plant Production and Protection - Engineering" (Topic Number: 8.13).
The objective of this topic area is to enhance crop production by creating and commercializing engineering technologies that improve system efficiency and profitability, as well as protect crops from pests and pathogens in economically and environmentally sound ways.
The solicitation is open from July 7, 2023, to September 19, 2023. The Phase I projects will have a duration of up to 8 months, and funding specifics can be found on the USDA NIFA website. For more information and to apply, visit the SBIR topic link provided.