SBIR Funding Opportunities

Notice of Intent

EPA intends to release its 2022-2023 SBIR Phase I Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)/solicitation in mid-June with a close date in mid-August.

EPA will hold an informational webinar prior to the release on June 1, 2022 at 2 p.m. EDT. For more information, visit the webinar event page.

The proposed topics for this year’s solicitation are listed here. Given EPA’s modest budget we ask that proposals be responsive to these topics.

Proposed 2022-2023 EPA SBIR Topics

Clean and Safe Water

Decentralized wastewater treatment (septic system) technologies for intentional non-potable reuse
Technologies to process, sort and identify microplastics
In-stream aquatic trash capture technologies
Sensors to detect high priority contaminants of emerging concern (including PFAS)

Air Quality & Climate

Ambient air monitoring technology for air toxics
Continuous Emission Monitoring System for metal HAPs
Air monitoring technology for methane emissions from fugitive sources
Technologies that reduce exposure to radon in buildings
Technologies for improved recovery of refrigerant from air conditioning (AC) and refrigeration equipment

Homeland Security

Innovative technology solutions that build community resilience to disasters
Miniaturized oil spill droplet size sensor for emergency response underwater vehicles

Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials

Innovative technologies that help consumers prevent food waste in the acquisition, preparation, and storage of food
Innovative technologies or materials that will improve the U.S. recycling system
Innovative reduction, reuse, and recycling solutions to advance plastic circularity

Safer Chemicals

PCB-free color
Rubber anti-degradant technologies for tires and other rubber products that are lower concern for human health and the environment
Innovative enhanced efficiency fertilizers

Risk Assessment

Software tools and machine-learning applications for systematic review in science assessment for chemical evaluation

For more information on future EPA SBIR events and funding opportunities, please sign up for the EPA SBIR Listserv.

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