The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $2.8 million to seven small businesses through its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. These companies are developing cutting-edge technologies to address key environmental challenges, from reducing pollution to enhancing sustainability. The SBIR program provides early-stage funding to small businesses, helping them bring their innovations to market while supporting economic growth and tackling critical environmental issues.
The SBIR Phase II awardees include:
- DiPole Materials: Developing a biodegradable filter to clean indoor air during wildfires.
- Fourth State LLC: Creating a plasma treatment technology to destroy PFAS.
- GreenLife Tech: Designing an autonomous system to control refrigerators and extend the shelf life of produce.
- Holochip: Building an AI application to map disaster response sites.
- KLAW Industries: Producing an autonomous robotic sorting system for recycling facilities.
- Valis Insights: Developing AI-driven technology for metals recycling.
- Water Illumination: Creating a PFAS destruction technology for treating saline wastewater.
By fostering the development of technologies that reduce pollution, conserve resources, and promote sustainability, the EPA’s SBIR program plays a critical role in creating a cleaner, healthier environment for future generations.
