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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

  • 2024-2025 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Awardees Announced

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $2.4M in research funding to 24 small businesses to develop their innovative environmental technologies. Read the press release here. 

  • EPA’s SBIR Supports Sustainable Solutions Projects

    Learn about the technologies small businesses are developing to provide sustainable solutions for environmental issues.

  • 2024-2025 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II Awardees Announced

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $2.8M in research funding to seven small businesses to further develop and commercialize their environmental technologies. Read the press release here. 

  • EPA SBIR Supports Small Businesses Developing PFAS Testing and Treatment Technologies

    Read about the small businesses working to test and treat PFAS.

Are you an entrepreneur with an idea for environmental technology? EPA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program may be an opportunity to help advance and commercialize your innovation. Learn About SBIR.

EPA is one of 11 federal agencies that participate in the SBIR Program established by the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982. EPA issues an annual solicitation for proposals from U.S. small businesses to develop and commercialize innovative technologies that address the Agency's mission.

Sign up for the EPA SBIR Listserv to stay up to date with EPA SBIR funding opportunities and news. 

  • Tools and Resources

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    Learn about the SBIR program, how to apply for a contract, search the EPA SBIR portfolio and more. 

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  • SBIR Research Funding Opportunities

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    Find open and coming SBIR funding opportunities, search past SBIR solicitations, past informational webinars and more. 

    SBIR Research Funding Opportunities
  • Program Highlights

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    SBIR announcements and highlights, upcoming events and more. 

    Program Highlights
  • Success Stories

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    Read the latest success stories and news about the EPA's SBIR research. 

    Success Stories
Contact Us About the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on January 13, 2025
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