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Cleantech Hardware Innovation Prototyping (CHIP) program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) via Washington Clean Energy Testbeds (Northwest Cleantech Innovation Network). This program aims to increase access to advanced capabilities for scaled prototyping, testing, and demonstration of innovative clean energy technologies.
It provides funding for entrepreneurs and startup companies to develop their technologies at the Testbeds facility in Seattle, WA.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Entrepreneurs and startup companies in need of access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to develop, advance, prototype, and/or manufacture their innovative clean energy technologies. Applicant companies should be pre-B-round, or similar metric, in maturity. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 - $30,000 (worth of access to Testbeds equipment over a 6-month period). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Cleantech Hardware Innovation Prototyping (CHIP) program is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) via Washington Clean Energy Testbeds (Northwest Cleantech Innovation Network). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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