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Department of Energy (DOE) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science. The DOE SBIR/STTR programs provide competitive non-dilutive funding to eligible small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the goal of product commercialization.
Projects must have commercialization potential and be responsive to DOE mission areas, including Energy Production & Use, Fundamental Energy Science, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, and Environmental Management.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible small businesses (for-profit organizations, located in the United States, with a workforce of at least 50% US residents, and no more than 500 employees). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately 400 Phase I awards and 200 Phase II awards annually, with a total budget over $300 million. Phase I: up to $200,000; Phase II: up to $1,100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Department of Energy (DOE) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 5 required documents: Letter of Intent (LOI), Budget justification, Data management plan, Foreign relationships disclosure, and Indirect rate documentation. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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