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SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunity (DE-FOA-0003504) - EERE Technology Areas (includes Water Power and Hydrogen) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). This broader SBIR/STTR funding opportunity from EERE covers all its technology areas, including hydrogen and water power.
It aims to accelerate the commercialization of innovative clean energy technologies by providing funding in two phases to U.S.-based small businesses.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S.-based small businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $200,000 (Phase I); Up to $1 million (Phase II). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunity (DE-FOA-0003504) - EERE Technology Areas (includes Water Power and Hydrogen) is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Unsolicited Proposals (Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). The DOE EERE often seeks assistance from the private sector to accomplish its mission and program objectives. They encourage individuals, businesses, and organizations to submit unsolicited proposals that are relevant to DOE's research and development mission.
Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnerships is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). This funding opportunity supports DOE's industrial decarbonization strategy by providing technical assistance to help industrial facilities and other large energy users increase the adoption of clean onsite energy technologies.
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