Epivara Awarded NSF SBIR Phase I Grant

On September 2024, Epivara was awarded a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for $275,000 to conduct research and development (R&D) work on a novel, non-surgical method for sterilizing female cats.

This funding is helping us advance an innovative approach that uses a single injection of a small implant instead of traditional spay surgery—eliminating the high costs, surgical risks, and recovery time that often prevent cat owners from sterilizing their pets. Our goal is to provide a safe, effective, and commercially viable alternative to help reduce overpopulation and abandonment. This research is also deepening our understanding of reproductive endocrinology in domestic cats, paving the way for future veterinary advancements.

Additional information about the funded study is available at:

https://seedfund.nsf.gov/awardees/phase-1/details/?company=insigna-inc