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For companies with an environmental focus

 The experienced SBIR awardee is often able to compete for more robust R&D funding as well as government procurement contracts. Tributary Insights specializes in helping eco-innovative firms continue their journey through Phase 2 and into commercialization.  Before Tributary Insights was a TABA provider we focused on building up the eco-innovative industry mainly in the fields of mining, water quality, and carbon capture. We still support these companies and provide further assistance for environmentally driven companies.

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​​​See below what we can do for you. 

Pursuing Funding Beyond SBIR

Federal R&D Expenditures

Federal agencies spend about $190 billion a year on research and development. Here are a few examples of where the money goes: 

  • Federal laboratories take up $26 billion

  • The SBIR program accounts for about $4 billion

  • Approximately $70 billion is for furthering innovations that are beyond TRL 6

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R&D Opportunities

Federal agencies post R&D opportunities on a variety of sites. Here are a few examples:

Grants.gov

Challenge.gov

Systems for Award Management (SAM)

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SBIR.gov

  • ​Identifying Additional Sources of Funding: In depth reports of supplementing federal programs 

  • Grant Writing Expertise: Including technical reviews of proposals to other R&D funding programs 

  • Cybersecurity Needs: Helping your business meet federal cybersecurity requirements to maintain eligibility and safeguard your data.

  • Assessing Preparedness for Capital Infusion: Guidance on how to converse with, find and meet investors 

  • Environmental Assessments: Supporting environmentally focused projects with assessments that meet regulatory and funding criteria.

  • Connections to resources such as Patent Support, Accounting and Financial Management, and Legal Support

Tributary Insights is able to provide guidance to the eco-innovation centric firm as well as make referrals for services we do not provide. 

Hot Eco-Innovation Topics 2025

Eco-Innovation: ​

A business approach that creates products, processes, and services that are more environmentally friendly and sustainable

We provide the following services for more mature innovations:

  • Carbon capture

  • Mining reclamation

  • Water Conservation

  • Waste Management

  • Environmental Management

  • Global Ocean Monitoring

  • Climate Change

  • Geologic Hazards

  • Natural Resources

  • Biodiversity

  • Sustainable Farming

  • Forestry

  • Plants and Pesticides

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