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DOE SBIR/STTR — ASCR Topics

DOE SBIR/STTR ASCR Topics

Offers innovation teams support in advanced computing and hardware-oriented technologies.

The DOE Office of Science Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) program contributes annual topic areas to the DOE Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program, which is managed by the DOE Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) following a consolidation effective April 28, 2026. ASCR's recurring topic areas cover high-performance comput

SBIR/STTR Phase I and II awards for US small businesses developing HPC software infrastructure, quantum computing, AI for science, and high-speed scientific networking aligned with ASCR topic areas.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.6–24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: science.osti.gov