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SBIR/STTR FY 2023 Phase I Funding Opportunity (DE-FOA-0002903) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) & Industrial Technologies Office (ITO). This funding opportunity from DOE's Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) and Industrial Technologies Office (ITO) provides Phase I grants for small business research and development projects.
The focus is on improving energy efficiency, material productivity, and driving economy-wide decarbonization and competitiveness for American manufacturers. Topics include advanced materials and manufacturing technologies for a clean, decarbonized economy, and fuel cell and electrolyzer recycling, which includes developing novel recycling processes for critical materials.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S.-owned, for-profit small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $4 million total for multiple awards (Phase I proof of concept grants). Individual awards are typically up to $200,000 or $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
SBIR/STTR FY 2023 Phase I Funding Opportunity (DE-FOA-0002903) is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) & Industrial Technologies Office (ITO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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