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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs, Phase I (DOE-FOA-0003504) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office.
This funding opportunity supports small businesses in developing innovative clean energy technologies, specifically seeking proposals related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
Topics include safety technologies for large-scale hydrogen deployments, low-energy/low-cost hydrogen loss mitigation, durable/efficient/low-cost PEM fuel cell cathode catalysts, membranes/separators for alkaline electrolyzers, innovative manufacturing for fuel cell trucks, in-situ diagnostic tools for clean hydrogen production, power electronics for hydrogen production, and supply chain development for hydrogen and fuel cell systems.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs, Phase I (DOE-FOA-0003504) is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office. 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.
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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