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

Topic

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

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: DHA

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: Phase II

Topic Link

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

Additional Information

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
Timeline
  1. 1
    Release Mar 5, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC
  2. 2
    Open Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC
  3. 3
    Submission Due Apr 30, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
  4. 4
    Close Apr 30, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for the development of a product capable of rapidly identifying military-relevant pathogens from environmental sources, as part of the SBIR program, specifically under the Direct to Phase II initiative. The objective is to create and validate a material product that can effectively detect bacteria, viruses, and fungi in various environmental samples, addressing the urgent need for improved environmental surveillance methods to enhance public health and military readiness. This initiative is particularly significant given the increasing recognition of environmental surveillance as a critical tool for monitoring outbreaks and assessing risks associated with pathogens, with potential applications in both military and civilian contexts. Proposals are due by April 30, 2025, and interested parties can find more information and submit their applications through the DOD's SBIR website at https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/.

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