Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
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Transcript of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
Environmental Technology CouncilBrown Bag Seminar
December 16, 2004
April Richards
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
Set-aside program for small businesses to engage in federal R&D -- with potential for commercializationBudget = 2.5 % of Federal R&D Budget Over $ 2 Billion in 2004
Federal SBIR Program
Eligibility
Organized for-profit U.S. businessAt least 51% U.S.-ownedLocated in the U.S.500 or fewer employees
Department of Defense (DOD)Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)National Aeronautics & Space Admin (NASA)Department of Energy (DOE)National Science Foundation (NSF)Department of Homeland Security (DHS)Department of Agriculture (USDA)Department of Commerce (DOC)Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Department of Transportation (DOT)Department of Education (ED)
11 Participating Agencies
Mission
EPA: Protect human health and the
environment – air, water and land
EPA SBIR: Develop and commercialize innovative
environmental technologies needed by EPA regions, program offices and states
EPA SBIR Budget
FY03 - $6.8 millionFY04 - $6.3 millionFY05 - $5.5 millionFY06 - $5.5 million
EPA SBIR Awards
Phase I Proof of Concept $70,000 6 months
Phase II Develop Phase I technology with
focus on commercialization Up to $345,000 (with options) 15 months
SBIR Success Rate
418
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SubmittalsPhase IPhase II
Proposal Evaluation and Selection
External Peer Review
Ratings: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor
Five Criteria: Scientific/Technical Quality and
Soundness Uniqueness and Originality Cost Effectiveness and Environmental
Benefit Qualifications of Team Commercialization Potential
Internal Relevancy Review
EPA Internal Programmatic ReviewReview only those proposals rated Excellent and Very GoodEvaluate Proposals on 3 Criteria: EPA Needs and Program Priorities Significant Environmental Benefits Broad Application and Impact
Commercialization
Provide Commercialization Technical Assistance during Phase IRequire Commercialization Plan in Phase II proposalOffer two Options at Phase II: Commercialization – Additional $70,000 for
3rd party investment ETV – Additional $50,000 for participation
in Environmental Technology Verification program
Existing SBIR Projects – Remote Sensing
Remote Sensing Instrument for Particulates and NOx from Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicles (68D02046) Robust Tunable Diode Lasers for Environmental Monitoring (EPD04063)Active Gas Correlation Spectrometer (AGCS) Sensor for Gas Leak Detection (EPD02058)Handheld Laser-Based Sensor for Remote Detection of Gas Leaks (68D00279)A Non-Cryogenic Tunable Diode Laser Monitor for On-Road Vehicle Emissions (68D00270)Miniaturized Electrochemical Sensor for Cr(VI) in Groundwater and Surface Water (68D02053)
Existing SBIR Projects – Gasification
The Manufacture of Carbon Black From Oils Derived From Scrap Tires (68D99080)New Phase I to be awarded early 2005
Existing SBIR Projects – CAFOs
No current projectsTwo new Phase I projects to be awarded early 2005
Existing SBIR Projects – Arsenic MCL Compliance
Limestone-Based Material for Arsenic Removal From Drinking Water (68D03064) Removal of Arsenic From Drinking Water Using a Novel Hybrid Sorbent (68D03063) Arsenic Removal System for Residential and Point-of-Use Applications (68D03062)
Existing SBIR Projects – Sediment Reuse
No current projects on this topicSeveral projects on remediation
Existing SBIR Projects – Lead Paint Detection/Remediation
Paint Removal From Architectural Surfaces With an Innovative Pulsed Light Source (68D03046) Improved Technology for Measuring Lead Detection in Lead-Based Paint (68D30069)
Existing SBIR Projects – Continuous Air Monitors for PM
Method for Direct Continuous Monitoring of Particulate Emissions from Industrial Effluents (68D60057) An Innovative Sampler as a Reference Standard for Measurement of Particulate Matter Mass in Ambient Air (68D03047) Sample Conditioning System for Real-Time Mercury Analysis (68D01060) A Proposed Continuous Monitor for Stack Emissions or Process Effluents with Recorder/Controller Function (68D00054)
Existing SBIR Projects – Pesticide Application
Drift Mitigation by Optimization of Wingtip Modification (68D01061)
Existing SBIR Projects – Detecting Infectious Organisms
A New Microfluidic System for the Determination of Cryptosporidium Oocysts in Water (68D01064) MEMS Biosensor for In Situ Drinking Water Analysis (68D01063) A New Biosensor for Rapid Identification of Bacterial Pathogens (68D02051)
Project Searchwww.epa.gov/ncer
SBIR Solicitation Schedule
ALL Phase I Solicitations
Open March 25, 2005
Close May 25, 2005
Solicitation Topics for 2005
Mid-Atlantic Environmental Problems (Region 3)Pacific Northwest Environmental Problems (EPA Region 10)Monitoring and Remediation of Hazardous Waste Sites (OSWER)Critical EPA Research Topics
Mid-Atlantic (Region 3)
Poultry and CAFOsDrinking Water Treatment and Monitoring (including lead lines)Pollution Indicators for BeachesIn-situ cleanup of Contaminated Sediments
ETC
ETC
ETC
Pacific Northwest (Region 10)
Mining WastesAir Pollution Monitoring and ControlEnvironmental Health at Tribal Reservations and Alaska Native VillagesHazardous Waste ManagementAlaska Oil and Gas Management
ETC
Hazardous Waste (OSWER)
Hazardous Waste MonitoringSolid Waste RecyclingWaste GasificationETC
Critical EPA Research Topics
Innovation in ManufacturingNanomaterialsPollution PreventionWater and Wastewater ManagementGreen BuildingsSafe BuildingsDrinking Water and Wastewater Security
Input on SBIR Phase I Solicitation
Would like comments from ETC on any sections relevant to your action teamNeed comments by January 14th
SBIR Success Story – Compact Membrane Systems
High Gas Flux and Chemically Resistant MembranesRetrofit for diesel engines and generatorsReduces NOx emissions in diesel engines by 50%
Will provide Region I with a solution to enforcement issue. Otherwise would fine polluters but no technology available to meet regulation
SBIR Success Story - NITON
Lead Paint Analyzer Can detect lead in paint, in soil and on filters
Industry standard for analysis of lead in paintReceived R&D 100 AwardReceived Lead Tech Product of the Year AwardParticipated in ETV Program
For more information
Website: www.epa.gov/ncer/sbir
Previous research solicitations Abstracts and final reports from
awardees EPA success stories Links to other agencies