Survivability of Hazardous Materials Placards
ID: 24-PH2Type: Phase I
Overview

Topic

Survivability of Hazardous Materials Placards

Agency

Department of TransportationN/A

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: Phase IYear: 2024

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/node/2486617

Additional Information

https://www.volpe.dot.gov/work-with-us/small-business-innovation-research
Timeline
  1. 1
    Release Feb 8, 2024 12:00 AM
  2. 2
    Open Feb 8, 2024 12:00 AM
  3. 3
    Next Submission Due Mar 7, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Close Mar 7, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Department of Transportation is seeking proposals for the topic of "Survivability of Hazardous Materials Placards" in their FY24.1 DOT SBIR Solicitation. This Phase I SBIR program aims to address the research and development of technologies related to the survivability of hazardous materials placards. The technology or research being solicited should focus on improving the durability and visibility of placards used to identify hazardous materials during transportation. The potential impacts of this technology include enhancing safety and reducing the risk of accidents or incidents involving hazardous materials. The project duration for Phase I is typically six months, and funding specifics can be found on the solicitation agency's website. The solicitation is currently closed, and more information can be found on the SBIR topic link provided.

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