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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs, Phase I Release 2 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) - Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO). This funding opportunity from DOE's Water Power Technologies Office seeks SBIR and STTR applications related to both hydropower and marine energy technologies.
It includes subtopics such as Co-Development of Marine Energy Technologies, Community-Centric Hydropower Technologies Development and Partnerships, Coastal Structure Integrated Wave Energy Converters (CSI-WEC), Development of Marine Energy Components/Subsystems, Development of Marine Energy Systems in Open-Water Conditions (WEC/TEC Testing), Emerging Sensors, Sensing Networks, and Other Monitoring Technologies, Innovations in Data Analytics, Models, and Tools, Micro-Hydropower Development, and Pumped Storage Hydropower Innovative Concepts.
Phase I awards establish technical merit and commercial potential, while Phase II awards continue R&D efforts.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. small businesses (500 or fewer employees) that are independently owned and operated, organized for-profit, and have their principal place of business in the United States. For STTR projects, the small business must be teamed with a non-profit research institution. All R&D must be performed in the United States. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $200,000 (Phase I), Up to $1.1 - $1.6 Million (Phase II). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs, Phase I Release 2 is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) - Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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