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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs - H2O SBIR and STTR Topics for FY25 Phase I: Innovations in Data Collection, Analytics, Models, and Tools (Energy-Water Nexus Crosscut) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O). Seeks innovative approaches in water-related data and models that could open new areas of opportunity and bring greater efficiencies or capabilities to hydropower applications, which can include thermoelectric cooling systems.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs - H2O SBIR and STTR Topics for FY25 Phase I: Innovations in Data Collection, Analytics, Models, and Tools (Energy-Water Nexus Crosscut) is funded by U.S. 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.
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