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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (DOE) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE SBIR/STTR programs provide competitive non-dilutive funding to small businesses for R&D in support of the DOE mission, including advanced materials and manufacturing technologies. Projects must have the potential for commercialization and meet specific DOE mission-specific R&D needs.
Future topics will address national challenges in advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, critical materials, quantum information science, semiconductors, and energy innovation.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses in the U.S. that meet Small Business Administration eligibility requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $200,000 (Phase I); Up to $1,100,000 (Phase II). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (DOE) is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). 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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