The National Sea Grant Office has announced that it will hold another National Biotechnology Competition in Calendar Year 2000, possibly starting even sooner this fall. The competition will be much more restricted than the previous two competitions.
Discussions are underway with other agencies to try to broaden the support base.
Since the funds are limited, the scope of the competition will also be limited. Presumably that would include biosensors and bioremediation, among other topics, but there is no statement yet that says that or that lists other possibilities. There is some discussion of holding a workshop to try to flesh out a statement. I will try to stay informed and keep you informed. If NSGO can find appropriate additional funds through a cooperative activity with another agency or agencies, they will add a second area, focusing on marine natural products.