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Fall 2026 Phase I pitches due Dec 16 (year inferred)
U.S. Department of Energy Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). The DOE SBIR/STTR programs provide competitive, non-dilutive funding to American small businesses to develop breakthrough energy technologies with strong commercialization potential.
Mississippi small businesses working in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, or scientific research instrumentation are eligible.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit U.S. small businesses meeting SBA requirements; STTR requires research institution partner. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows more than $200 million across 25 topics. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for U.S. Department of Energy Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) are due December 16, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
U.S. Department of Energy Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). 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.
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Department of Energy (DOE) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). Provides non-dilutive seed funding to American small businesses developing innovative technologies with commercial potential, including grid integration, electric vehicle infrastructure support, and cybersecurity.
DOE Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). Supports small businesses engineering breakthrough technologies across advanced materials characterization, AI-driven autonomous laboratory environments, and scientific hardware instrumentation. Recent restructuring under the Office of Technology Commercialization emphasizes accelerated commercialization pathways for deep-tech hardware and automated lab systems.
DOE's first full SBIR/STTR cycle under the Office of Technology Commercialization: 25 topics, roughly 160 Fast-Track awards up to $306,500, pitches due December 16, 2026.
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