DOE Small Business Innovation Research / Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR)
The Department of Energy's small-business programs funding energy and science technology development.
Official program page- Sponsor
- Department of Energy
- Mechanism
- SBIR/STTR
- Typical award
- Phase I and Phase II maximums follow DOE's annual topics; Phase II awards commonly reach seven figures.
- Deadlines
- Topics are released on an annual funding cycle, with letters of intent typically required before applications.
What it funds
- Phase I feasibility studies
- Phase II research and development
- Commercialization of energy, physical-science, and environmental technologies
Who can apply
U.S. small businesses meeting SBA rules; STTR requires a research-institution partner. DOE releases topics tied to its program offices.
Best for
A small business commercializing energy or physical-science technology.
Figures and deadlines change year to year: always confirm current details on the official program page before applying.
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