Sonata Scientific LLC, a developer of advanced air purification and antimicrobial products, has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for $256,000 to conduct research
| BETHEL, Conn., Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonata Scientific LLC, a developer of advanced air purification and antimicrobial products, has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for $256,000 to conduct research and development (R&D) work on reducing the transmission of COVID-19 by contaminated surfaces. The company is developing products to treat hospital surfaces that are known to harbor SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogens. Sonata is creating novel surfaces that kill both the COVID-19 virus and bacteria that cause hospital acquired infections. Even with daily wipe downs, these microscopic species accumulate on hospital surfaces such as bed rails and tables. Sonata Scientific’s light activated, non-toxic durable coating works continuously to reduce dangerous infections and save lives. “NSF is proud to support the technology of the future by thinking beyond incremental developments and funding the most creative, impactful ideas across all markets and areas of science and engineering,” said Andrea Belz, Division Director of the Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships at NSF. “With the support of our research funds, any deep technology startup or small business can guide basic science into meaningful solutions that address tremendous needs.” “Support from the National Science Foundation is incredibly valuable for early stage companies,” said Peter Van Buskirk, the company’s CEO. “Products and innovations are currently being developed around the world to control COVID-19. Our products will complement these broad efforts to reduce this threat and future pandemics.” Once a small business is awarded a Phase I SBIR/STTR grant (up to $256,000), it becomes eligible to apply for a Phase II grant (up to $1,000,000). Small businesses with Phase II grants are eligible to receive up to $500,000 in additional matching funds with qualifying third-party investment or sales. Startups or entrepreneurs who submit a three-page Project Pitch will know within three weeks if they meet the program’s objectives to support innovative technologies that show promise of commercial and/or societal impact and involve a level of technical risk. Small businesses with innovative science and technology solutions, and commercial potential are encouraged to apply. All proposals submitted to the NSF SBIR/STTR program, also known as America’s Seed Fund powered by NSF, undergo a rigorous merit-based review process. To learn more about America’s Seed Fund powered by NSF, visit: https://seedfund.nsf.gov/ About the National Science Foundation’s Small Business Programs: America’s Seed Fund powered by NSF awards $200 million annually to startups and small businesses, transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial and societal impact. Startups working across almost all areas of science and technology can receive up to $1.75 million to support research and development (R&D), helping de-risk technology for commercial success. America’s Seed Fund is congressionally mandated through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The NSF is an independent federal agency with a budget of about $8.1 billion that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering. Contact:
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