DOE SBIR/STTR FY 2026 Phase I Release 2 (Discontinued)

About this program (historical reference)

Historical funding: $200,000 - $250,000

Prior eligibility: U.S. small businesses with 500 or fewer employees

DOE SBIR/STTR FY 2026 Phase I Release 2 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy. Funding for innovative R&D across energy-related technologies, including AI/ML for grid resilience, water power technology data science, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.

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