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SBIR Phase II: On-Farm Algae Production for Livestock Feed and Biofuel
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Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
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Fiscal Year: 2011Title: SBIR Phase II: On-Farm Algae Production for Livestock Feed and BiofuelAgency: NSFContract: 1127180Award Amount: $498,884.00
Abstract:
This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project plans to refine and test prototype facilities for commercialization of on-farm algae production and harvesting. Algae will be utilized initially for livestock feed and in future for bio-fuel. The project targets an emerging global market for construction of on-farm algae infrastructure. At the consumer level, the market is driven by favorable consumer response to Omega-3 health benefits in meat, milk, cheese and eggs. The broader impacts of this research are: to increase scientific and technical knowledge of algae production for animal feed; to grow, harvest and utilize algae strains that might otherwise be overlooked; to improve consumer health, especially cardio-vascular health, and reduce obesity; to meet the demand for algae in livestock feed; and to construct algae facilities which will be able to expand into bio-fuel production when oil extraction technologies mature. On-farm algae production conserves energy and protects the environment by using less water, fuel, and fertilizer than land-based farming.Small Business Information at Submission:Thule Group of Consultants Inc
612 Indiana Ave PO Box 517 Platte, SD 57369-0517EIN/Tax ID: 421206115DUNS: N/ANumber of Employees:Woman-Owned: YesMinority-Owned: YesHUBZone-Owned: Yes
Award Information
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Agency: National Science Foundation |
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Program Year/Program: 2011 / SBIR |
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Agency Tracking Number: 1127180 |
Solicitation Year: 2011 |
Solicitation Topic Code: Phase II |
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