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Find similar grantsEnergy Technologies (EN) SBIR/STTR Topic is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF SBIR/STTR program offers funding under the 'Energy Technologies' topic, which addresses research and development of novel technologies covering all aspects of energy generation, storage, and distribution.
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Energy Technologies Grant – Apply Today | NSF SBIR For proposal preparation and submission instructions, click here . The SBIR/STTR program looks forward to receiving the submission of new Project Pitches in response to the new solicitations beginning on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Please direct any questions to sbir@nsf.
gov . SynTouch LLC BioTac Toccare provides tactile evaluations that are consistent, quantifiable, and reflective of human perceptions. The Energy Technologies topic addresses the research and development of novel technologies covering all aspects of energy generation, storage, and distribution.
EN1. Advanced Nuclear Energy Tech EN2. CO2 and Methane Conversion, Petrochemicals, Oil and Gas EN5.
Energy Efficiencies and Data Technologies EN6. Energy Production and Power Generation EN8. Hydrogen Technologies EN9.
Other Energy Technologies Application process for Energy Technologies (EN) funding Eligibility for Energy Technologies (EN) funding + Your company must be a small business (fewer than 500 employees) located in the United States. At least 50% of your company’s equity must be owned by U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
NSF does not fund companies that are majority-owned by multiple venture capital firms, private equity firms, or hedge funds, to participate in SBIR and STTR. All funded work, including work done by consultants and contractors, needs to take place in the United States. The project’s principal investigator (tech lead) must be legally employed at least 20 hours a week by the company seeking funding.
The principal investigator doesn’t need any advanced degrees. The principal investigator needs to commit to at least one month (173 hours) of work on a funded project per six months of project duration. Evaluation Criteria: What We Look for When Evaluating Energy Technologies (EN) proposals + Take our project assessment to see if your work might be a good fit for NSF funding.
Dimensional Energy uses sunlight to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into energy. Mimicking photosynthesis, Dimensional Energy’s Hi-Light Reactor uses concentrated sunlight and catalysts to turn CO2 and water into raw materials which could be used to create fuel. To learn more visit: https://dimensionalenergy.
com/ Proton Energy Systems, Inc. Leading Edge Crystal Technologies, Inc. SURGEPOWER MATERIALS, INC. We invest up to $2 million in seed funding and take zero equity. We’re looking for companies that are transformative, high-risk, have a market pull, and are scaleable.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses (fewer than 500 employees) located in the United States, with at least 50% equity owned by U. S. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $305,000 for Phase I; up to $1,250,000 over two years for Phase II. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Energy Technologies (EN) SBIR/STTR Topic are due November 4, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Energy Technologies (EN) SBIR/STTR Topic is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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