The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (CFDA 10.212 - Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program) awarded a $174,787 Project Grant to Spectral Energies LLC, a minority-owned small disadvantaged business in Beavercreek, Ohio. The grant supports the development of a portable, durable, and cost-effective optical-based ammonia sensor to detect ammonia levels under 1 part per million in animal production settings. This sensor technology aims to provide a more affordable alternative to existing commercial ammonia detectors, which can cost up to $75,000 per unit. The project is a collaboration between Spectral Energies and the University of Tennessee, and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2025. This grant award demonstrates the USDA SBIR/STTR program's focus on supporting the commercialization of innovative agricultural technologies developed by small businesses.
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