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SBIR/STTR Topic 5: Critical Minerals and Materials Innovation is sponsored by Department of Energy (DOE). This Phase II opportunity supports eligible technologies originally associated with subtopics under Topic Area 5 of the DOE SBIR FY24 Phase I Release 2 opportunity.
Projects should build on prior DOE-supported research and present a feasible plan for prototype development, technical validation, market entry, customer acquisition, strategic partnerships, and long-term competitive advantage. This is a Phase II opportunity, requiring completion of a qualifying DOE SBIR/STTR Phase I, Phase II, or follow-on Phase II award in FY24 or FY25.
Projects focus on critical minerals and materials innovation, which can include rare earth recovery and potentially AI process control.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must have completed a qualifying DOE SBIR/STTR Phase I, Phase II, or follow-on Phase II award in FY24 or FY25. Small businesses. Confirm the full requirements on the funder's own website before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2,000,000 or $2,050,000 with TABA (Phase II). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs on the funder's own website.
The published deadline was October 2, 2026, which has passed. Check the funder's own website for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
SBIR/STTR Topic 5: Critical Minerals and Materials Innovation is funded by Department of Energy (DOE). Verify program details on the funder's own website 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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