U.S. EPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Solicitation Webinar

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Join us for an informational webinar on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2015-2016 SBIR Phase I solicitation. Learn about EPA’s SBIR program, this year’s solicitation topics, and how to apply for an SBIR contract. EPA SBIR program experts will be available to answer questions during a question & answer (Q&A) session following the presentation.

A copy of the webinar presentation and Q&A will be posted at www.epa.gov/ncer/sbir for those who cannot attend the webinar.

Additional information about the webinar (login URL and password) will be contained in your registration confirmation email.

Date: Aug. 13, 2015

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT

Objectives

• Review topics of the solicitation
• Learn about the federal SBIR Program and EPA’s SBIR Program
• Learn how to apply via FedConnect
• Review administrative, submission, eligibility and peer review concerns
• Share frequently asked questions

Research Areas

• Air and Climate
• Integrated Cookstove-Heating-Electricity Generation for Small Homes
• Manufacturing
• Toxic Chemicals
• Water
• Building Materials
• Homeland Security

Background

EPA’s 2015-2016 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Solicitation is anticipated to open in August 2015. The solicitation purpose is to support eligible small businesses in the development and commercialization of innovative environmental technologies. EPA is one of 11 federal agencies that participate in the SBIR Program as a result of the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982. EPA is calling for small businesses to apply for Phase I awards for up to $100,000 to demonstrate proof of concept in one of the topic areas listed above. Successful Phase I awardees are eligible to receive Phase II funding, up to $300,000 for two years, through an additional application process.