Courtesy of NAA:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture, invites science-based small business firms to submit research applications under this program solicitation entitled “Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) – Phase I, Fiscal Year 2018.”
The Aquaculture topic area within the program aims to develop new technologies that will enhance the knowledge and technology base necessary for the expansion of the domestic aquaculture industry as a form of production agriculture. Emphasis is placed on research leading to improved production efficiency and increased competitiveness of private sector, commercial aquaculture in the United States.
Studies on commercially important, or potentially important, species of fish, shellfish and aquatic plants from both freshwater and marine environments are included. In this context, new technologies are needed to improve production efficiency, protect aquaculture species against disease, and ensure the safety of farmed seafood.
To meet these identified needs in aquaculture, the program priorities include: improved aquaculture production resulting from reproductive efficiency in fish and shellfish; genetic improvement in fish and shellfish; improved animal health; reduced water usage and improved production efficiencies; and cost-effective production of algae for use as aquaculture feed and as a source of valuable human food supplements.
Phase I applications may not request more than $100,000 for a period normally not to exceed 8 months. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on October 5, 2017.
The Full Funding Opportunity Announcement is available here.
Contact Dr. Gene Kim, National Program Leader for Small Business Innovation Research-Aquaculture at Gene.W.Kim@nifa.usda.gov or 202-401-1108 regarding questions about the topic area or to arrange a telephone consultation.
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