DOC NOAA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program- FY 2025 Phase II

FUNDING PROGRAM: DOC NOAA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program- FY 2025 Phase II.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY NUMBER: NOAA-OAR-TPO-2025-0002.

FUNDING AGENCIES: United States Department of Commerce (DOC) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

OPPORTUNITY:

NOAA invites small businesses to submit research proposals under this NOFO. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is not a substitute for existing unsolicited proposal mechanisms. Unsolicited proposals are not accepted under the SBIR program.

Only FY 2024 NOAA SBIR Phase I awardees under NOFO number NOAA-OAR-TPO-2024-2008184 with project start dates of August 1, 2024, and project end dates of no later than January 31, 2025, are eligible to submit a Phase II application in response to this NOFO.

DESCRIPTION:

The objectives of the SBIR program are to: stimulate technological innovation in the private sector; strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal R&D needs; foster and encourage participation by businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged persons and women-owned SBCs in technological innovation; and increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from federal R&D funding.

Fostering diversity by encouraging the participation of individuals from nationally underrepresented groups in the scientific research workforce is a longstanding interest of Congress, and a key component of NOAA’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Increasing participation by socially and economically disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses is critical Phase II – Research and Development

This NOFO requests proposals for FY 2025 Phase II from FY 2024 Phase I NOAA SBIR awardees only. In Phase II, work from Phase I that exhibits potential for commercial application is further developed. Phase II is the R&D or prototype development phase. While the number of awards is dependent on NOAA’s budget, NOAA anticipates providing approximately 18 awards. To apply for a Phase II award, each Phase I awardee will be required to submit a comprehensive application outlining the proposed research and a detailed plan to commercialize the final product.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: Small Business.

COST SHARING: None.

FUNDING AVAILABLE:

• NOAA anticipates up to $12 million will be available under this opportunity.
• Individual Award Amount Ceiling: $690,000.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 14, 2025.