https://science.osti.gov/sbir/Funding-Opportunities

In FY 2022, DOE issued $348 million in SBIR/STTR awards to over 650 small businesses.

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs encourage U.S. small businesses to engage in high-risk, innovative research and technology development with the potential for future commercialization. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science administers the programs and awards projects in technology areas across the entire department.

SBIR/STTR Phase I awards are up to $200,000 for six months to one year. Details on the topics for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Phase I release of the funding opportunity announcement (FOA) can be found here.

Mandatory Letters of Intent (LOI) are due Monday, August 26, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET