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Energy Technologies Grant is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR). This grant addresses research and development of novel technologies covering all aspects of energy generation, storage, and distribution, including CO2 and Methane Conversion, Petrochemicals, Oil and Gas. It supports startups and small businesses to translate research into products and services for the public good.
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Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Project description (10–15 pages addressing innovation, technical approach, and R&D plan)
Commercialization strategy
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses (fewer than 500 employees) located in the United States, with at least 50% of the company's equity owned by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The principal investigator must be legally employed at least 20 hours a week by the company. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $305,000 (Phase I) + $1,250,000+ (Phase II). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Energy Technologies Grant are due July 27, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Energy Technologies Grant is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR). 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: Project description (10–15 pages), Budget details, Biographical sketches, Commercialization strategy, and Intellectual property agreements (required for STTR; recommended for SBIR with subawards). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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