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Aquaculture

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8.7SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline11/17/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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The United States Department of Agriculture, through Nifa, is issuing a Phase I SBIR/STTR solicitation for the Aquaculture program area. This initiative focuses on the development of innovative technologies designed to expand the domestic aquaculture industry and strengthen the existing knowledge base for production agriculture. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside restricted to firms with fewer than 500 employees. The solicitation was posted on October 1, 2026, and requires responses to be submitted by the deadline of November 17, 2026.

General Info

USDA Nifa Phase I SBIR/STTR aquaculture technology solicitation for small businesses due November 17.

Agency

United States Department of Agriculture → Nifa

NAICS

112519 - Other Aquaculture

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedOct 1

Solicitation

Notice updatedOct 1

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Response DeadlineNov 17

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11/17/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTCin 9 days

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AgencyUnited States Department of Agriculture → Nifa

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OfficeUSA

Organization / AgencyUnited States Department of Agriculture → Nifa

Office AddressUSA

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The Aquaculture program area 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.

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