The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Microvi Biotech Inc., a for-profit woman-owned small business, a $175,000 Project Grant under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (CFDA 10.212). The purpose of this 8-month project is to develop a high-rate biological nitrogen removal process based on engineered composites, which will improve water quality management in recirculating aquaculture systems. The proposed technology aims to provide a targeted, efficient, and compact treatment process to support the growth of the U.S. aquaculture industry by reducing reliance on conventional, inefficient biofilters and enabling increased water recirculation and reduced operational costs. The project objectives are to develop novel composites for nitrogen removal across salinity conditions, establish key design parameters, demonstrate long-term performance, and assess technoeconomic feasibility for various aquaculture applications.
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