Project Grant 2528131
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $301,769 SBIR Phase I Project Grant to Designer Ecosystems LLC under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program. The purpose of this grant is to develop a novel modular construction technology to simultaneously provide shoreline protection and restore coral reef ecosystems. The proposed product is an engineered habitat support structure designed to facilitate the self-organization of coral reef systems, enabling faster...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $275,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project grant to Grow Oyster Reefs LLC, a for-profit organization, to develop a 3D printed metal mold for producing dry-pressed, modular, biophilic concrete reef substrate units. This novel mold will enable mass production of these nature-based concrete units suitable for shoreline protection, ecosystem restoration, and offshore wind infrastructure applications. The project aims to create a...
- This $254,493 National Science Foundation project grant supports the development of a shallow water wave attenuation system by Botelmot Research LLC from Ormond Beach, Florida. The system aims to advance oyster reef restoration and protect small docks through advancing the understanding of individual oyster reef formation and improving coastal infrastructure resilience. It will be a non-toxic, bio-compatible prototype designed to reduce wave energy in shallow waters without restricting water...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award, funded under the Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050), provides $500,000 to the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) to evaluate and advance the scalability and cost-effectiveness of a living engineered reef system. The project aims to develop a nature-inspired solution that can simultaneously protect shorelines, store carbon dioxide, and restore marine habitats along the Texas Gulf Coast. By integrating expertise across earth...
- This Cooperative Agreement award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) provides $1,237,446.00 to Grow Oyster Reefs LLC to develop an innovative 3D printed metal mold system for mass producing modular, biophilic concrete reef substrates. The project aims to create a scalable artificial reef tile system that replicates the natural growth of oysters, serving as a surrogate reef to restore degraded coastal habitats. The system...
- The National Science Foundation awarded The Emerald Tutu Inc. a $997,503 Cooperative Agreement under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) to develop a nature-based nearshore floating infrastructure solution for coastal adaptation. The two-year award will support the awardee's efforts to engineer seaworthy floating biomass modules anchored in a hexagonal array and interconnected network. The awardee will conduct unit prototyping and ecological monitoring to...
- The National Science Foundation awarded Natrx Inc. a $256,000 Project Grant under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) to support the SBIR PHASE I: RESILIENCE FOR WATERFRONT INFRASTRUCTURE ("REWIRE") project from April 1, 2021 through July 31, 2022. The grant aims to advance science and engineering research and innovation leading to breakthrough technologies as well as solutions to national challenges. Specifically, the grant will fund Natrx Inc.'s...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $255,052 Project Grant to Neptunya Ocean Power LLC through the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) to develop a novel mixed-mode ocean energy converter. The award will support research and prototype construction from January 2023 through December 2023 to design an offshore renewable energy device that reduces costs through lower weight, simplified assembly and installation, and improved storm resistance compared to...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $275,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project grant to Crabline Robotics LLC, a woman-owned small business, to develop a dexterous, crab-like aquatic robot platform for underwater construction and decommissioning of structures. The project seeks to create a new class of aquatic robotics capable of stabilizing around a target and precisely delivering tools, such as exothermic cutting rods, to underwater structures. This...
- This SBIR Phase I award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) provides $305,000 to Prime Pacific Enterprises LLC, doing business as Hawaii Pacific Drone Solutions, to develop an autonomous unmanned aerial system (UAS) for monitoring coastal erosion. The goal is to create a control system that can guide UAS through dynamic coastal environments to collect high-precision data over time, enabling decision-makers to...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $154,646 SBIR Phase I project grant to Reef Arches, LLC under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program. The grant will fund the iterative development of Reef Arches' bio-inspired, large-scale, modular, stackable honeycomb units for coastal protection and marine habitat restoration. The technology aims to provide wave attenuation, shore protection, and habitat enhancement through a nature-based solution. Key benefits include up to 70% wave energy reduction, erosion and flood risk mitigation, and the potential to become a preferred first line of defense against beach erosion and habitat destruction. The project is expected to run from October 2025 through March 2026.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $154.6k | 8/22/25 |