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USDA SBIR/STTR Topic 8.7 — Aquaculture

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USDA-NIFA-TOPIC-8.7SBIR / STTR

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The USDA SBIR/STTR Topic 8.7 solicitation, issued by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, seeks research projects designed to enhance the production efficiency and competitiveness of the commercial aquaculture sector in the United States. The program focuses on developing new technologies to expand the domestic industry, improve product quality, and protect various aquatic species against disease. Eligible research includes studies on commercially viable finfish, shellfish, crustaceans, reptiles, and aquatic plants within both marine and freshwater environments. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate, limiting eligibility to organizations with fewer than 500 employees. Managed by the United States Department of Agriculture, the initiative aims to strengthen national and regional food security by advancing the knowledge base of the aquaculture industry. Interested parties can coordinate with the National Program Leader, Dr. Timothy Sullivan, regarding this federal solicitation.

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USDA SBIR/STTR funding for small businesses to improve US commercial aquaculture production efficiency.

Agency

United States Department of Agriculture → National Institute of Food and Agriculture

NAICS

112519 - Other Aquaculture

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AgencyUnited States Department of Agriculture → National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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Organization / AgencyUnited States Department of Agriculture → National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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Dr. Timothy SullivanNational Program Leader
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The Aquaculture topic area funds research projects with the overall goal of leading to improved production efficiency and increased competitiveness of private sector, commercial aquaculture in the United States. This topic area aims to develop new technologies that will enhance the knowledge and technology base necessary for the expansion of the domestic aquaculture industry. Aquaculture increasingly is an important source of healthy animal protein and a valuable contributor to national and regional food security. Studies on commercially important species of finfish, shellfish, crustaceans, reptiles (i.e., farmed alligators), and aquatic plants (e.g., seaweeds, sea grasses, and macroalgae) from both freshwater and marine environments are included. In this context, new technologies are needed to improve production efficiency, protect aquaculture species against disease, and ensure the quality of aquatic products.

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