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FY26 Fall Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I Topics is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
The DOE Fall 2026 SBIR/STTR Phase I Topics are open, offering over $200 million in funding across 25 topics in a wide range of DOE's priority technology areas including grid innovation, nuclear detonation detection, cybersecurity, AI and data analytics, software development, and modeling and simulation. This is the entry point for companies to submit a pitch for a Phase I award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit U.S. small businesses meeting SBA requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows generally capped at $300,000 for Phase I. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for FY26 Fall Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I Topics are due December 16, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
FY26 Fall Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I Topics is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). 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.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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DOE's first full SBIR/STTR cycle under the Office of Technology Commercialization: 25 topics, roughly 160 Fast-Track awards up to $306,500, pitches due December 16, 2026.
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