Project Grant 2130788
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $998,857 Cooperative Agreement under its NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to Ranchcheck Inc. on March 15, 2024. The project aims to develop and test low-cost ear tags that use audio and electrical stimulation to reinforce the natural herd instinct of individual livestock, enabling higher stock density grazing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve rangeland ecosystems. Key innovations include a system using...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Project Grant award of $274,866 to Myaniml, a minority-owned small business, aims to develop and demonstrate the feasibility of an artificial intelligence (AI) technology to detect bovine respiratory disease in cattle early on. The proposed solution involves an app that can automatically take pictures of cattle, use AI to analyze the muzzle, and immediately notify the cattle owner of any infected...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) totaling $649,975 aims to develop and demonstrate an innovative approach to monitoring methane emissions from livestock using advanced gravimetric microsensor technology. The project is led by the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, a non-profit marine research organization, and involves sub-awards to The William H Miner Agricultural Research...
- This $649,999 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program supports Farmsense, Inc., a self-certified small disadvantaged business, in developing novel sensor technologies for precise insect pest monitoring and surveillance in agricultural settings. The project aims to create a system inspired by how bats detect and discriminate between different insects, allowing for tracking of insect pests down to the...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $275,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant to Biotronic Innovations LLC under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084). The project aims to develop a high-performance, drone-based wildlife telemetry technology that is economical and easy to use. The research plan focuses on creating a co-robotic system that employs an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) as an assistant wildlife tracker, fusing data from...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $295,694 Project Grant to Wilo Networks Inc. of Santa Clara, California under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084). The grant will support the company's "SBIR PHASE I: LOW-COST COMMUNICATION, SENSING, AND PREDICTION FOR PRECISION AGRICULTURE" project from September 1, 2021 through February 28, 2023. Under this award, Wilo Networks will develop low-cost communication, sensing, and predictive technologies to...
- The National Science Foundation awarded Lateralsystems LLC $275,000 under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships federal grant program (CFDA 47.084) to develop a smart water quality and atmospheric conditions monitoring platform for controlled environment agriculture. The platform will provide indoor farmers with data insights to reduce risks and improve efficient use of resources when growing nutrient dense foods. Key deliverables include an Internet of Things service that integrates...
- Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (NSF TIP) awarded a $300,000 Project Grant to the University of California, Santa Cruz on July 15, 2026, under CFDA 47.084. The award supports Phase I development of an open-source hardware and software platform designed to facilitate the deployment and maintenance of outdoor sensor networks for agriculture, forestry, and land management applications. The platform addresses a critical...
- This $150,000 National Science Foundation project grant supports the development of smart tools and sensors to enhance ecosystem services and economic returns from regenerative farmland management practices. Awarded on March 15, 2021 under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070), the two-year grant funds Pecan Street Inc. to connect communities through sensors and data analytics to deliver improved environmental and economic outcomes. Cornell University and...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Industrial Innovation awarded Farmsense, Inc. a $858,541 cooperative agreement from September 15, 2021 to February 28, 2023 under the Engineering (47.041) federal grant program. The award will support Farmsense's development of digital biosecurity technologies for invasive insect pests. As part of its mission to foster innovation and excellence in engineering, the Engineering program aims to improve quality of life and economic strength. Farmsense will...
The National Science Foundation awarded Vence Corp a $255,754 Project Grant under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) on March 15, 2022 to develop an Internet of Things platform for connected livestock monitoring and virtual fencing. The platform will utilize sensor data to track animal movement, activity, and health metrics in real-time. This will enable ranchers to make more informed land management decisions regarding grazing practices while also facilitating early detection of health issues. Vence Corp will optimize inertial measurement unit sensors and machine learning models to accurately characterize animal behavior and remotely monitor animal health. The platform aims to transform livestock management by gathering precise multi-sensor data with minimal power over an extended period. If successful, this innovation could impact agricultural efficiency, environmental stewardship, and animal wellness.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $0 | 6/13/22 | ||
| Not listed | $255.8k | 3/6/22 |