This $500,059 grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was awarded to Surfplasma Inc., a minority-owned small disadvantaged business based in Gainesville, Florida. Surfplasma specializes in developing eco-friendly plasma technology for sterilization and disinfection applications. The grant will fund the development of a Portable Active Plasma Sterilization System to reduce microbial contamination for space applications. This project aims to deliver a market-ready solution for disinfecting personal protective equipment, medical devices, and other materials. Surfplasma has previously received Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contracts from NASA and the National Science Foundation to advance its plasma-based technologies for space exploration and terrestrial applications. This award supports NASA's initiatives in planetary protection and contamination control for space missions.
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