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"Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) - FY 2026 Release 2" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) - FY 2026 Release 2 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy. The DOE SBIR program funds innovations that enhance energy infrastructure resilience and climate modeling.
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Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer | Department of Energy Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer The SBIR and STTR programs are U. S. Government programs, intended to help certain small businesses conduct R&D.
At DOE, funding takes the form of grants. Projects must have the potential for commercialization and meet specific DOE mission-specific R&D needs. The SBIR/STTR Programs Office works collaboratively with 13 program offices throughout the DOE.
Each DOE program office considers its high priority research needs and program mission, as well as the Department’s goals for the program in developing research topics. The specific research topics selected for the SBIR and STTR programs are developed by DOE technical program managers.
DOE offers more than sixty technical topics and 250 subtopics, spanning research areas that support the DOE mission in Energy Production, Energy Use, Fundamental Energy Sciences, Environmental Management, and Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation. Learn more about the SBIR/STTR programs .
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Fundamental Energy Sciences Advanced Scientific & Computing Research Biological and Environmental Research Energy Storage & Security Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency Response Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation R&D SBIR/STTR Application Prep Frequently Asked Questions Phase III Success Stories SBIR/STTR Programs Office E: SBIR-STTR@science. doe.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. -based small businesses; research must be performed in the United States. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was February 25, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) - FY 2026 Release 2 is funded by U.S. Department of Energy. 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.
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