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SBIR/STTR FY 2025 Phase I Release 2 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, administered by the Small Business Administration. This program encourages U.S. small businesses to engage in high-risk, innovative research and technology development with the potential for future commercialization.
Topics open to both SBIR and STTR applications include Dual-use Photovoltaics (PV) including Agrivoltaics, and Technologies Enabling Solar-Powered DC Microgrids, which are relevant to agri-tech solar energy.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. small businesses. Small Business Firms can apply as subrecipients. Only applicants who submitted letters of intent are eligible to submit full proposals. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $200,000 for Phase I. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
SBIR/STTR FY 2025 Phase I Release 2 is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, administered by the Small Business Administration. 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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