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Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Programs - Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
The DOE's SBIR/STTR programs provide competitive funding opportunities for U.S.-based small businesses to engage in research and development to accelerate the commercialization of innovative clean energy technologies, including those related to hydrogen and fuel cells. Phase I supports feasibility studies, and Phase II supports further development, prototyping, validation, and testing.
Specific topics include safety technologies for large-scale hydrogen deployments, novel concepts for low-energy/low-cost hydrogen loss mitigation, durable/efficient/low-cost PEM fuel cell cathode catalysts, membranes and separators for alkaline electrolyzers, innovative manufacturing concepts for fuel cell trucks, in-situ diagnostic tools for clean hydrogen production, power electronics for converting intermittent electricity to hydrogen, and supply chain development for hydrogen and fuel cell systems.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S.-based small businesses. Small businesses can receive up to $200,000 in Phase I to prove the feasibility of an idea; successful awardees can then receive up to $1 million in Phase II for further development including prototyping, validation, and testing. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $200,000 (Phase I), up to $1,000,000 (Phase II). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Programs - Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). 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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The solicitation lists 5 required documents: Letter of Intent (LOI), Budget justification, Data management plan, Foreign relationships disclosure, and Indirect rate documentation. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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