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DOE Boost Program is sponsored by Department of Energy (DOE) / Sandia National Laboratories / FedTech. The DOE Boost partnership between Sandia National Laboratories and FedTech aims to address current energy challenges through the commercialization of promising technologies from DOE labs. The program seeks to build an innovation ecosystem for economic and climate benefits.
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DOE Boost is an 18-week startup studio, led by Sandia National Laboratories and powered by FedTech, that matches entrepreneurs with technologies developed in U.S. Department of Energy laboratories to address energy challenges affecting American communities. Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Energy and Sustainability This is some text inside of a div block.
<div anchor>Program Highlights</div> Program Highlights Access to DOE Lab technologies, investors, and ecosystem partners Virtual programming with an opportunity to pitch to industry stakeholders at the Showcase event Free to participate, no hidden costs Extensive, curated networking opportunities Top-performing DOE Boost teams are eligible to receive a share of $100,000 in awards at the end of the program.
2026 Technology Verticals Advanced Energy Production and Resource Security Advanced Nuclear and Domestic Energy Resources Grid Modernization and Resilience 2026 Regional Focus Areas This year’s cohort will focus on energy challenges sourced from communities in Illinois, Michigan, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia.
Boost supports multiple pathways to company creation and technology commercialization: Startups or established teams seeking to license DOE lab technology to expand capabilities or pursue new market opportunities. Small teams (2-3 individuals) ready to build and scale a venture around breakthrough energy innovation.
Individuals looking to partner with technical and business collaborators to launch a venture around breakthrough energy innovation. The DOE Boost partnership between Sandia National Laboratories and FedTech was forged out of a passion for addressing current energy challenges through the commercialization of promising technologies.
By working together to use lab-created technologies and launching ventures with them, DOE Boost is building an innovation ecosystem for economic and climate benefits that will last for years to come. Visit the DOE Boost website to learn more. The DOE Boost Platform is funded by the Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF), administered by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC).
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Energy and Sustainability
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Solo Entrepreneurs: Individuals looking to partner with technical and business collaborators to launch a venture around breakthrough energy innovation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows share of $100,000 in awards for top-performing teams. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
DOE Boost Program is funded by Department of Energy (DOE) / Sandia National Laboratories / FedTech. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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