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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy. These programs provide grant opportunities to small businesses performing R&D in support of the DOE mission, with grants competitively awarded for the development and commercialization of new ideas and innovative research.
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Small Business Innovation Resear... | U.S. DOE Office of Science (SC) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Major update for our startup and small business community! The DOE SBIR/STTR programs are now managed by the DOE Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) to streamline program administration and support technology commercialization.
Effective April 13, 2026, the SBIR/STTR Programs have been reauthorized. Current applicants and awardees should reach out directly to sbir-sttr@science. doe.
gov with questions regarding active awards or applications. For forward looking questions, please email sbir-sttr@hq. doe.
gov . The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are competitive non-dilutive funding programs that fund eligible small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the goal of product commercialization. Projects must have the potential for commercialization and be responsive to DOE mission areas.
DOE SBIR/STTR provides hundreds of awards annually to innovators, spanning research areas that support the DOE mission in: Fundamental Energy Science Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Please get started on your SBIR/STTR journey by visiting the Office of Technology Commercialization Website . Contact the DOE SBIR/STTR Programs Office U.S. Department of Energy SC-29/Germantown Building 1000 Independence Ave. , SW sbir-sttr@science.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small U. S. businesses. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Approximately $300 million annually across 400 Phase I and 200 Phase II awards. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.