The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has provided six grants to aquaculture startups, this is the result of their news $3 million USD initiative to support the development of technology in the marine sector.
In December 2019 there was a call for applications for the first phase of NOAA's Small Business Innovation Research Program, of the 21 successful applicants, six were aquaculture companies.
1. AAPlasma, Philadelphia, $149,949
For a non-equilibrium short-pulsed discharge for removal of antibiotics and pathogens from water used in aquaculture facilities.
2. CD3, Minnesota, $150,000
For continuous electronic DNA monitoring for early detection of aquaculture diseases.
3. Ward Aquafarms, Massachusetts, $149,600
For a shellfish grading system and integrated data management platform.
4. Pacific Hybreed Washington, $149,862
For identifying genetic markers of resistance in oysters for Pacific oyster mortality syndrome.
5. Lynntech, Texas, $149,991
For a rapid, simple diagnostic tool for pathogens in marine aquaculture.
6. Shellfish Solutions, Maine, $150,000
For a tide-to-table traceability and marketing system for shellfish aquaculture.
The funding aims to establish the merit, feasibility and commercial potential of the proposed research and development over a six month period. After completing their Phase one projects, awardees may compete for Phase two funding of up to $500,000 for two years to continue developing the technology. In Phase three, awardees may seek additional funds from outside the NOAA SBIR Program to help turn the new technology into a commercial product.
'We are excited about this year's awardees, many who are harnessing the power of unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, genomics, machine-learning and public engagement to develop products and services that support NOAA's mission and may also have great potential as commercial products,' said Kelly Wright, director of the NOAA Technology Partnerships Office.
Visit the NOAA Technology Partnerships Office website, HERE.
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1. AAPlasma, Philadelphia, $149,949
For a non-equilibrium short-pulsed discharge for removal of antibiotics and pathogens from water used in aquaculture facilities.
2. CD3, Minnesota, $150,000
For continuous electronic DNA monitoring for early detection of aquaculture diseases.
3. Ward Aquafarms, Massachusetts, $149,600
For a shellfish grading system and integrated data management platform.
4. Pacific Hybreed Washington, $149,862
For identifying genetic markers of resistance in oysters for Pacific oyster mortality syndrome.
5. Lynntech, Texas, $149,991
For a rapid, simple diagnostic tool for pathogens in marine aquaculture.
6. Shellfish Solutions, Maine, $150,000
For a tide-to-table traceability and marketing system for shellfish aquaculture.
The funding aims to establish the merit, feasibility and commercial potential of the proposed research and development over a six month period. After completing their Phase one projects, awardees may compete for Phase two funding of up to $500,000 for two years to continue developing the technology. In Phase three, awardees may seek additional funds from outside the NOAA SBIR Program to help turn the new technology into a commercial product.
'We are excited about this year's awardees, many who are harnessing the power of unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, genomics, machine-learning and public engagement to develop products and services that support NOAA's mission and may also have great potential as commercial products,' said Kelly Wright, director of the NOAA Technology Partnerships Office.
Visit the NOAA Technology Partnerships Office website, HERE.
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