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      About S&TFunding and Partnership Opportunities
The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) offers a variety of opportunities for engagement, including requests for information, calls for proposals, and announcements of other funding and unfunded partnerships.

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			S&T Program
			Due DatesSystem Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) is accepting submissions on Responder Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Transport Containers to transport and store contaminated gear safely for first responder use.
			Who should apply: Transport container manufacturers or vendors that make a product which is compliant with 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 264/265, Subpart 1, made of material suitable to be decontaminated, easily portable by a single person, can fit within the trunk of a vehicle, comprised of sealable water-resistant material, and has multiple compartments.
			System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders
			**April 3, 2024**System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) is requesting information for commercially available powered ambulance gurneys.
			Who should apply: Manufacturers or vendors of powered ambulance gurneys that can be used by an emergency medical service provider in the US for patient transport and care, have powered means to safely raise and lower the gurney, can be rolled over surfaces, can be secured in the patient compartment of an ambulance, and be impervious to infectious fluids.
			System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders
			**April 3, 2024**Silicon Valley Innovation Program is accepting applications for the Synthetic Data Generator topic call.
			Who should apply: Entrepreneurs, startups/small businesses, international startups/ small businesses.
			Silicon Valley Innovation Program
			**April 10, 2024
			at 12:00 p.m. PT**Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA) to the scientific and technical communities to propose novel ideas that address DHS Components' highest priority operational needs.
			Who should apply: Entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, medium to large businesses, academia, national labs, recognized R&D organizations, international.
			S&T Long Range Broad Agency Announcement
			**May 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET**
      
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S&T has a dedicated industry liaison who is focused on directing our private sector partners to the appropriate point of contact. If you have any questions on S&T partnership opportunities or would like to tell us about your capabilities, please email SandT.Innovation@hq.dhs.gov.

    Last Updated: 03/25/2024
  
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