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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is sponsored by Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI), Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O). These programs offer competitively awarded grants to small businesses for scientific excellence and technological innovation.
The Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks SBIR and STTR applications related to hydropower and marine energy technologies.
A specific topic is "Innovations in Data Collection, Analytics, Models, and Tools (Energy-Water Nexus Crosscut)" which seeks innovative approaches in water-related data and models that could open new opportunities and bring greater efficiencies or capabilities to hydropower applications, including those relevant to thermoelectric cooling systems.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Only U.S. small businesses are eligible. An SBIR/STTR awardee must be independently owned and operated, organized for-profit, have its principal place of business in the United States, and be a small business with 500 or fewer employees. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I: $200,000 (up to 12 months); Phase II: $1.1M-$1.6M (two years). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is funded by Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI), Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O). 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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