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SBIR Pre-Proposal Webinar

The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) 16.1 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Solicitation opened on October 14, 2015, and will close on December 16, 2015.

U.S. DOT will host a pre-proposal webinar on October 21, 2015, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (ET). Anyone interested in applying is urged to attend this webinar, which will provide information on the application process and featured solicitation topics.

This solicitation includes the following topics:

  • 16.1-FA1: External Lighting Enhancements to Reduce Bird Strike Events
  • 16.1-FH1: Technological Enhancements to Improve and Expand Casual Carpooling Systems
  • 16.1-FH2: Connected Bicycle: Communicating with Vehicles and Infrastructure
  • 16.1-FT1: Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection Devices for Transit Buses

The solicitation, with more details on these topics and instructions on how to submit a proposal, can be found on Volpe's website and www.FBO.gov.