The team at Z4 Energy System developed and is finishing up Phase II research for the Solar Heater to Prevent Stock Tank Freezing under a USDA Phase I - $80,000 and a USDA Phase II - $450,000. (Photo courtesy of Z4 Energy System)
The Phase 0/00 solicitation provides background information on the Phase 0/00 program including a description and eligibility requirements. Additionally, proposal preparation instructions and submission and resubmission requirements are outlined.
Proposals are reviewed by outside reviewers and ranked on a Likert scale from 0 to 5;
Clear and compelling abstract
Technical merit & topic responsiveness and timeline
Commercial Potential
Concise, coherent presentation (graphics where appropriate)
Team & available resources – qualifications, balance
Detailed Phase 0 plan & outline of Phase I plan and timeline
Deliverables for Phase 0/00 awards will be a press release, evidence of on-time submission of Phase I/II proposal to the targeted SBIR/STTR agency, and submission of a hard copy of the final proposal to the WSSI Program Manager. Also, two earlier draft copies of the proposal must be submitted for critical review to WSSI.
One-half of the Phase 0/00 award will be approved for payment upon notice of award and receipt of a press release. The final one-half will be approved for payment upon receipt of all deliverables for the Phase 0/00 project, including evidence of on-time submission of Phase I/II proposal to the targeted SBIR/STTR agency and payment in full to the assigned WSSI mentor if required.