EPA SBIR Solicitation Topics

The next EPA SBIR solicitation is anticipated to open in

June 2023.Topic areas change from year to year. For

reference, the 2022-2023 topics were:

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

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EPA's SBIR Program

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's
(EPA) mission is to protect human health and the
environment. EPA's SBIR Program supports small
businesses (500 or fewer employees) to develop
and commercialize novel environmental technologies
that support this mission.

PHASE I

Phase I awards are $100,000 for six months and for
"proof of concept"of the technology.

PHASED

Phase II awards are for up to $400,000 for two years
to further develop and commercialize the technology.
Phase II companies that obtain qualifying third party
investments are eligible for a commercialization option
of $100,000.

For information on the EPA SBIR Program, visit:

www.eDa.aov/sbir

For questions, contact:

April Richards, SBIR Program Manager

(202)564-6462 or richards.april&epa.aov

For information on the federal-wide SBIR Program, visit:

www.SBIR.aov.

Join the listserv for notices about upcoming solicitations
and other EPA SBIR news at www.eDa.aov/sbir/sbir-
listserv.

SBIR Success Stories

Providence Photonics

Providence Photonics developed the Video Imaging
Spectral Radiometer (VISR) to remotely measure flare
combustion efficiency in real time. This optical gas
imaging technology allows operators to minimize
emissions from flaring, which also reduces the cost of
complying with regulations.This technology has been
deployed to hundreds of flares on onshore and offshore
facilities across the world.

Industrial Microbes

Industrial Microbes engineered a microbe that converts
waste gases such as C02 and methane into useful
materials such as synthetic fibers and biodegradable
plastics. Compared to current methods, this process
emits six times less C02. Industrial Microbes secured
private investment and were named one of Biofuel
Digest's Next 50 Companies to Disrupt the World.

Lucid Design Group Inc.

Lucid Design Group Inc. developed a software that
drives energy conservation and savings in commercial
buildings. Real-time electricity usage data is used
to change the ambient color of LED lights to show
building occupants how much energy they are using to
help reduce energy usage and allow businesses to meet
sustainability goals. Lucid's software has been used
by more than 500 businesses in over 15,000 buildings.
Lucid was acquired by Acuity Brands, Inc. to enhance
their base of networked sensors for lighting and
building automation controls.

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