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2/10/2023
The U.S. Department of Transportation this week announced it is accepting funding proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research program.
The program awards contracts to small businesses across the country to spur research and commercialization of innovative transportation technologies in select research areas, USDOT officials said in a press release. Currently, USDOT is awarding funding packages ranging from $150,000 to $200,000 for 10 Phase I research topics.
As part of the program, the Federal Railroad Administration will award funding for projects studying concrete crosstie inspection technology and novel design for passenger rail-car glazing securement, USDOT officials said.
"Small businesses are essential to our economy, and this program plays an important role in advancing America’s economic competitiveness by supporting domestic small businesses while stimulating technological innovation that can improve our transportation systems and lead to further economic growth," said Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology Robert Hampshire.