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DOE ITO SBIR/STTR Phase I

DOE ITO SBIR/STTR Phase I

Funds U.S. small businesses (≤500 employees) developing innovative industrial energy efficiency and cross-sector manufacturing technologies through DOE SBIR/STTR Phase I feasibility grants of up to $200,000.

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The DOE Industrial Technologies Office (ITO) SBIR/STTR Phase I program is administered by the U.S. Department of Energy under the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer statutory programs (15 U.S.C. § 638). ITO participates as one of DOE's program offices, submitting topics under DOE's annual SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunity Announcements. Phase I awards are non-dil

Cross-Sector Technologies and Energy-Intensive Industries — the Industrial Technologies Office submits topics covering industrial decarbonization, advanced manufacturing, energy efficiency in industry, and related engineering R&D domains.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
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.
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: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.energy.gov