The Changing Ocean
ID: 9.3Type: Phase I
Overview

Topic

The Changing Ocean

Agency

Department of CommerceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: Phase IYear: 2024

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/node/2458115

Additional Information

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=350392
Timeline
  1. 1
    Release Sep 28, 2023 12:00 AM
  2. 2
    Open Sep 28, 2023 12:00 AM
  3. 3
    Next Submission Due Dec 20, 2023 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Close Dec 20, 2023 12:00 AM
Description

The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I program for the fiscal year 2024. The specific topic of the solicitation is "The Changing Ocean".

"The Changing Ocean" is a societal challenge that encompasses various impacts such as ocean warming, decreasing sea ice, changing currents, rising seas, ocean acidification, and deoxygenation. These changes have significant effects on the nation's valuable living marine resources and ocean-dependent businesses and communities, impacting sectors like marine navigation, transportation, energy, fisheries, aquaculture, and protected resources.

The objective of this solicitation is to support research and development efforts that provide better information on the changing ocean, identify at-risk areas and populations, and develop strategies to respond to these changes. Small businesses are encouraged to propose innovative solutions in areas such as remote sensing and in-situ monitoring technologies for marine health monitoring, protection and restoration of marine and coastal habitats, improved observation and exploration of the ocean, climate impact management strategies, sustainable aquaculture practices, robust forecasts and risk assessments for fisheries management, quantification of Arctic sea ice outlooks, safe and efficient marine transportation, and advancements in offshore wind energy production.

The Phase I program provides funding for feasibility studies and proof-of-concept research. The project duration is typically six months, and funding specifics can be found on the solicitation agency's website. The application due date for this solicitation is December 20, 2023. For more information and to access the full solicitation, visit the provided links.

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