The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Thursday announced the awarding of more than $2 million in contracts to seven small businesses to develop sustainable technologies that will help protect human health and the environment.

The grants include one to Electron Energy Corp, Landisville, Pa.

EPA’s Small Business Innovation Research program funded 25 research proposals from small businesses for six months through last year’s Phase I contracts of $80,000. The agency’s Phase I funding allowed each of the companies to investigate its proposed project’s feasibility and potential applications.

Following a competitive peer-review process, seven Phase I recipients are now being awarded Phase II contracts for up to $300,000, supporting further development and commercialization of their technology.

“EPA’s dedication to supporting small businesses is spurring green jobs and leading to sound, creative environmental solutions,” said Lek Kadeli, principal deputy assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Research and Development. “The number of ever-increasing green products in today’s marketplace will help the nation meet its environmental and human health goals, while also encouraging green economic growth.”

More information on the Electron Energy Corp and other projects funded is available online.

Phase I Grants Available

Small businesses of 500 and fewer employees are eligible for 2013 SBIR Phase I funding.  The deadline is August 13.

8/5/2013