$300,000 Grant To Small Businesses To Commercialize Scientific and Engineering Ideas

Supports creative advanced research in scientific and engineering areas that encourage the conversion of Government-funded research into a commercial application. Awards stimulate technological participation and innovation by small businesses as well as minority, disabled, and other disadvantaged individuals. Proposals are accepted on a solicitation only basis (see website for calls for proposals). Submission of NIST proposals should be sent in 6 copies to: ATTN: SBIR Proposals, U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Contract Administration Branch, Code OFA613; 1305 East-West Highway, SSMC4, Station 7604; Silver Spring, MD 20910. A detailed online guide for application requirements and preparation procedures can be found at: {www.rdc.noaa.gov/~amd/sbir-01noaa.pdf}. Unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. Each organization submitting a proposal must qualify as a small business for research and development purposes. The primary employment of the principal investigator must be with the small business at the time of the award. Contact Department of Commerce, NOAA, Dr. Joseph M. Bishop, NOAA/SBIR Program Manager, SBIR Program Office; U.S. Dept. of Commerce/NOAA, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 11434, Silver Spring, MD 20910; 301-713-3565; Fax: 301-713-4100; {Joseph.bishop@noaa.gov}; {www.noaa.gov/sbir}.