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DOE Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) - Genesis Mission is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a new Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I award opportunity focused on technologies that support DOE's Genesis Mission.
This initial release precedes a broader Phase I funding opportunity and includes topic areas such as "Achieving AI-Driven Autonomous Laboratories" and "Realizing Quantum Systems for Discovery: AI for Quantum Computing and Networking."
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: American small businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $250,000 for Phase I. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for DOE Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) - Genesis Mission are due September 10, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
DOE Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) - Genesis Mission is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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