Develop and implement new artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) image analysis tools to automate manual processes at the mexican fruit fly mass rearing facility (mffmrf)

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Award ID
AP25PPQST00C178
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$152,501

Award facts

Completion date 54% complete
Place of performance
Edinburg, TX 78539, USA

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About this award

The Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service awarded a $152,501 Cooperative Agreement to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on September 30, 2025, to develop and implement artificial intelligence and machine learning image analysis tools that automate manual processes at the Mexican Fruit Fly Mass Rearing Facility. The award funds hiring and related activities in support of this automation initiative. Work is performed in Edinburg, Texas, with a period of performance through September 29, 2027. The award falls under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025), which supports efforts to protect U.S. agriculture from economically injurious plant and animal diseases and pests.

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The recipient will hire and SU

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Who received award AP25PPQST00C178?

AP25PPQST00C178 was awarded to The University Of Texas RIO Grande Valley by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (Department of Agriculture) on September 30, 2025.

How much is award AP25PPQST00C178 worth?

$152,501 has been obligated on AP25PPQST00C178.

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