Project Grant 1746264

This Cooperative Agreement, awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084), provides $2.0 million in funding to Iowa State University of Science and Technology to develop a scalable prototype of a microbial coating system for corrosion protection of metal-based civil infrastructure. The project, designated "BioShield CP: A Microbial Coating System for Resilient Corrosion Protection," addresses the national...

This Cooperative Agreement award from the National Science Foundation will support Environmental Protective Coatings LLC's development of durable, omniphobic coatings through Scops Coating Technologies LLC. Funded under NSF's Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084), the $1,013,950 award aims to validate pilot-scale production and enhance weatherability of fluorine-free, self-cleaning coating materials. Key objectives include pilot-scale production to enable...

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project grant from the National Science Foundation's Engineering program awarded Integrated Construction Enterprises Inc. $224,999 to develop a Painting and Overspray Capture System. The project was performed in Belleville, New Jersey from December 15, 2016 through September 30, 2017. The SBIR program supports scientific excellence and technological innovation through the investment of federal research funds in critical American priorities to build...

Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary Adept Materials, Inc. received $1.244M in Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II funding from the National Science Foundation's Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) to commercialize a novel moisture-control paint and primer system designed to prevent mold growth in residential and commercial bathrooms. The two-layer coating architecture integrates hygroscopic and thermally responsive materials that combine...

Federal Grant Award Summary Award Details: Alchemy Coatings Inc. received a $304,950 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084). The award was obligated on October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026. Products and Services: The project focuses on developing and validating a fluorine-free aluminum oxide mineral coating as a sustainable replacement...

SBIR Phase I: Acoustic Molding Technology for Metal Additive Manufacturing Ultrasonium Inc. received a $305,000 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084), effective October 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, to develop and validate acoustic molding technology for metal additive manufacturing. The project will investigate the feasibility of using ultrasonic phased arrays to...

Atlantic Sea Solutions, Inc. received a $175,000 Project Grant award from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (CFDA 10.212), effective September 1, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of April 30, 2026. The project, titled "Edible Biopolymer Composite Coating to Prolong the Shelf Life of Perishable Foods," will be performed at the company's facility in...

This SBIR Phase I project awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program aims to advance the development of oxide dispersion-strengthened superalloys for use in hydrogen-fueled gas turbines. The $275,000 award to Top Grain Technologies, Inc. will fund the fabrication and testing of additively manufactured alloy specimens to assess their suitability for high-temperature, hydrogen-rich environments. The key objectives...

This Cooperative Agreement award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) provides $992,014 to Mfns TECH Inc. to develop an innovative nanocomposite coating with oleophilic and hydrophobic properties. The coating can be applied to porous materials like sponge or foam to efficiently capture and recover oil from contaminated water. The project aims to scale up the synthesis of this multifunctional nanocomposite and...

This SBIR Phase I project, awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program, is focused on the development of a novel mammalian cell-based nano-biological coating for implantable medical devices. The goal is to address the critical health and economic burden associated with implant-related infections by reducing or eliminating them through the use of this biocompatible and antimicrobial nano-biological coating. The $305,000...