Join us for an informational webinar on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2022-2023 SBIR Phase I solicitation anticipated to open in mid-June 2022. Learn about EPA’s SBIR program, this year’s solicitation topics, and how to apply for an SBIR contract. EPA SBIR program experts will be available to answer questions during a question & answer (Q&A) session following the presentation.

A copy of the webinar presentation will be available to all interested applicants who join the webinar and participants unable to join. Slides will be posted on the SBIR Eventpage.

Additional information about the webinar is included in the registration confirmation email. Register now!

Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT

Objectives

• Review topics of the 2022-2023 SBIR Phase I solicitation
• Learn about the federal SBIR Program and EPA’s SBIR Program
• Learn how to apply via FedConnect
• Review administrative, submission, eligibility and proposal evaluation processes
• Share frequently asked questions

Research Areas

• Clean and Safe Water
• Air Quality & Climate
• Homeland Security
• Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials
• Safer Chemicals
• Risk Assessment

Background

EPA’s 2022-2023 SBIR Phase I solicitation is anticipated to open in mid- June 2022. The solicitation purpose is to support eligible small businesses in the development and commercialization of innovative environmental technologies. EPA is one of 11 federal agencies that participate in the SBIR Program as a result of the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 (www.SBIR.gov). EPA is calling for small businesses to apply for Phase I awards for up to $100,000 to demonstrate proof of concept in one of the SBIR solicitation topic areas. Successful Phase I awardees are eligible to receive Phase II funding, up to $400,000 for two years, through an additional application process.