# SBIR Phase I: An Energy-Efficient Fermentation Platform to Lower the Cost of Industrial Biomanufacturing

**Budget Signal Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | IZOTE BIOSCIENCES INC. |
| Location | BERKELEY, CA |
| Project | SBIR Phase I: An Energy-Efficient Fermentation Platform to Lower the Cost of Industrial Biomanufacturing |
| Award amount | $304,950 |
| Obligated so far | $304,950 |
| Awarded | 2026-08-18 |
| Period | 2026-10-01 to 2027-09-30 |
| Program | SBIR Phase I |
| Directorate / division | TIP / SSB |
| Award ID | 2605185 |

## Why this score
- Award of $300K or more.
- Equipment- and compute-heavy field.

Source: U.S. National Science Foundation Awards API (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2605185). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:10:42.804Z.
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