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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs – Phase I (Fall Release) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE Office of Technology Commercialization). This core federal program offers non-dilutive funding to small businesses to advance R&D on mission-aligned energy technologies.
Relevant subtopics routinely feature industrial energy efficiency, advanced manufacturing power electronics, industrial decarbonization, power quality management, and harmonic mitigation technologies for commercial manufacturing applications.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organized for-profit U.S. small business concerns meeting SBA size standards (fewer than 500 employees). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $150,000 to $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs – Phase I (Fall Release) are due December 16, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs – Phase I (Fall Release) is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE Office of Technology Commercialization). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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