Project Grant 20253361044979
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a $179,086 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program grant (CFDA 10.212) to Seedling Biosystems Inc. on Sep 15, 2025. The project aims to develop a sustainable approach to produce small molecule and protein ingredients, such as squalene, using soybeans through a proprietary "precision germination" method. This innovation seeks...
- This $174,993 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program seeks to develop a sustainable, biocontrol solution to improve soybean seedling survival. The project, led by Terra Bioworks Inc., aims to combine powerful antibiosis activities from multiple Bacillus probiotic strains into a single, versatile biocontrol agent. This innovative approach aims to provide an...
- This $175,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program supports the development of innovative biotechnology solutions from Transfoam LLC, doing business as Ourobio. The project aims to transform agricultural byproducts such as dairy whey, soybean meal, and corn waste into biodegradable plastics (PHAs) and natural...
- This $181,129 Project Grant awarded on September 15, 2025 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (CFDA 10.212) supports the development of innovative biopolymer ingredients to improve the stability, shelf-life, and freshness of packaged food products. The awardee, Exopolymer, Inc., aims to develop biopolymer-based ingredients that can...
- This Project Grant award of $181,500 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program will support Universal Schedule & Booking LLC (USB), a minority-owned small business, in developing a hybrid biochar-nitrogen fertilizer product from poultry manure. The goal is to create a more sustainable, cost-effective alternative to traditional nitrogen fertilizers for corn and soybean production....
- This $587,588 Project Grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (CFDA 10.212). The funding supports Xylome Corp's research and development of a novel yeast strain capable of producing high levels of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs). These omega-3 fatty acids will be used to create a fish-free, high-protein,...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) awarded a $175,000 Project Grant under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to Atlantic Fish Corporation. The project aims to develop a novel hybrid fish nugget product consisting of cultivated fish muscle tissue and plant-based ingredients. The grantee will first characterize the molecular composition of the cultivated fish muscle and how it affects the organoleptic properties of the...
- This federal Project Grant award of $175,000.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (CFDA 10.212). The award was made to Atlantic Sea Solutions, Inc. to develop an "edible biopolymer composite coating to prolong the shelf life of perishable foods." The project will be conducted in Storrs, Mansfield, CT and is...
- The Xylome Corporation received a $174,255 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program project grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop sustainable aquaculture feeds. The SBIR program aims to support scientific innovation through federal research funding to strengthen the national economy. Under this award, Xylome will engineer yeast to synthesize long-chain omega-3 fatty acids from corn byproducts through fermentation....
- This $181,500 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program focuses on developing plant-based alternatives to the animal-based semen extenders currently used for sperm cryopreservation in the multi-billion-dollar bull semen export industry. The goal is to create a new plant-based semen extender that provides the same protective benefits as egg yolk and milk, but without...
This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program provides funding of $174,967 to Ichthus Unlimited LLC to develop a novel soybean binder (SBB) ingredient for animal feeds. The project aims to convert soybean hulls, a byproduct of soybean oil production, into a value-added binding agent that can enhance the quality and performance of animal feed pellets and crumbles. Key product development activities include biomass pretreatment, binding property assessment, and comprehensive feeding trials with shrimp, trout, dogs, and dairy cattle to evaluate the SBB's technical feasibility and potential antinutritional effects. The project period runs from August 15, 2025 to April 14, 2026.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $175.0k | 8/8/25 |