2345382
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
SBIR Phase II: Platform for providing long haul support for species conservation through biodiversity credits.
The broader/commercial impact of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project is in addressing biodiversity loss through its unique conservation platform that provides a dual-sided marketplace for biodiversity credits.
The platform would support local communities engaged in on-the-ground conservation activities, advance conservation efforts by engaging with individual funders, and work with corporations to hit their biodiversity targets.
It also would empower corporations to meet their social responsibilities and be compliant with emerging environmental regulations.
The innovative platform is designed to connect corporations directly with conservation organizations with the aim to address the critical need for sustainable funding for conservation initiatives by streamlining the process of the development, sale, and marketing of biodiversity credits.
Through the development and facilitation of biodiversity credits, the project has the potential to advance scientific research and progress, generate substantial economic benefits, and enhance social welfare and environmental sustainability.
These outcomes align directly with the National Science Foundation’s mission, ultimately improving the quality of life for U.S. citizens.
The primary technical innovation of this project is the development of an integrated platform that provides a dual-sided marketplace for biodiversity credits.
The intake tool within the platform is intended to help conservation organizations identify, develop, and sell biodiversity credits to increase sustainable funding while connecting corporations to a centralized marketplace to search and purchase these credits to meet their biodiversity targets and comply with new environmental laws and regulations.
The project would leverage artificial intelligence to analyze large datasets, provide personalized recommendations, and advance scientific research.
The application programming interface tool would enable businesses to streamline sustainable options for their consumers while expanding their target demographics.
The project integration would enhance the platform’s efficiency while ensuring both corporations and conservation organizations have the tools and support needed to address biodiversity loss.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Subawards are not planned for this award.
The broader/commercial impact of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project is in addressing biodiversity loss through its unique conservation platform that provides a dual-sided marketplace for biodiversity credits.
The platform would support local communities engaged in on-the-ground conservation activities, advance conservation efforts by engaging with individual funders, and work with corporations to hit their biodiversity targets.
It also would empower corporations to meet their social responsibilities and be compliant with emerging environmental regulations.
The innovative platform is designed to connect corporations directly with conservation organizations with the aim to address the critical need for sustainable funding for conservation initiatives by streamlining the process of the development, sale, and marketing of biodiversity credits.
Through the development and facilitation of biodiversity credits, the project has the potential to advance scientific research and progress, generate substantial economic benefits, and enhance social welfare and environmental sustainability.
These outcomes align directly with the National Science Foundation’s mission, ultimately improving the quality of life for U.S. citizens.
The primary technical innovation of this project is the development of an integrated platform that provides a dual-sided marketplace for biodiversity credits.
The intake tool within the platform is intended to help conservation organizations identify, develop, and sell biodiversity credits to increase sustainable funding while connecting corporations to a centralized marketplace to search and purchase these credits to meet their biodiversity targets and comply with new environmental laws and regulations.
The project would leverage artificial intelligence to analyze large datasets, provide personalized recommendations, and advance scientific research.
The application programming interface tool would enable businesses to streamline sustainable options for their consumers while expanding their target demographics.
The project integration would enhance the platform’s efficiency while ensuring both corporations and conservation organizations have the tools and support needed to address biodiversity loss.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Subawards are not planned for this award.
Awardee
Funding Goals
THE GOAL OF THIS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY, "NSF SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH PHASE II (SBIR)/ SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (STTR) PROGRAMS PHASE II", IS IDENTIFIED IN THE LINK: HTTPS://WWW.NSF.GOV/PUBLICATIONS/PUB_SUMM.JSP?ODS_KEY=NSF23516
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
San Diego,
California
92107-3167
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 07/31/26 to 01/31/27 and the total obligations have increased 20% from $997,954 to $1,192,647.
Godwit Key Company was awarded
Cooperative Agreement 2345382
worth $1,192,647
from National Science Foundation in August 2024 with work to be completed primarily in San Diego California United States.
The grant
has a duration of 2 years 5 months and
was awarded through assistance program 47.084 NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships.
The Cooperative Agreement was awarded through grant opportunity NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase II Programs (SBIR/STTR Phase II).
SBIR Details
Research Type
SBIR Phase II
Title
SBIR Phase II: Platform for providing long haul support for species conservation through biodiversity credits
Abstract
The broader/commercial impact of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project is in addressing biodiversity loss through its unique conservation platform that provides dual-sided marketplace for biodiversity credits. The platform would support local communities engaged in on-the-ground conservation activities, advance conservation efforts by engaging with individual funders, and work with corporations to hit their biodiversity targets. It also would empower corporations to meet their social responsibilities and be compliant with emerging environmental regulations. The innovative platform is designed to connect corporations directly with conservation organizations with the aim to address the critical need for sustainable funding for conservation initiatives by streamlining the process of the development, sale, and marketing of biodiversity credits. Through the development and facilitation of biodiversity credits the project has the potential to advance scientific research and progress, generate substantial economic benefits, and enhance social welfare and environmental sustainability. These outcomes align directly with the National Science Foundation’s mission, ultimately improving the quality of life for U.S. citizens.
The primary technical innovation of this project is the development of an integrated platform that provides a dual-sided marketplace for biodiversity credits. The intake tool within the platform is intended to help conservation organizations identify, develop, and sell biodiversity credits to increase sustainable funding while connecting corporations to a centralized marketplace to search and purchase these credits to meet their biodiversity targets and comply with new environmental laws and regulations. The project would leverage artificial Intelligence to analyze large datasets, provide personalized recommendations, and advance scientific research. The Application Programming Interface tool would enable businesses to streamline sustainable options for their consumers while expanding their target demographics. The project integration would enhance the platform’s efficiency while ensuring both corporations and conservation organizations have the tools and support needed to address biodiversity loss.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Topic Code
ET
Solicitation Number
NSF 23-516
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 12/3/24
Period of Performance
8/1/24
Start Date
1/31/27
End Date
Funding Split
$1.2M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$1.2M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to 2345382
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
2345382
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
491503 TRANSLATIONAL IMPACTS
Funding Office
491503 TRANSLATIONAL IMPACTS
Awardee UEI
EVT3X36KEJ77
Awardee CAGE
93GS6
Performance District
CA-50
Senators
Dianne Feinstein
Alejandro Padilla
Alejandro Padilla
Modified: 12/3/24