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DOE SBIR/STTR

DOE SBIR/STTR — Seed

Invests in teams advancing energy, climate, and manufacturing innovation projects.

Between cyclesDOE Office of Technology Commercialization (formerly OTT)United States
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About

The DOE Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program, now managed by the DOE Office of Technology Commercialization following a consolidation effective April 28, 2026, provides competitive non-dilutive grants to U.S. small businesses developing innovative energy technologies. The program is authorized through FY2031 under the Small Business Innovati…

What this grant funds

Energy R&D innovations by U.S. small businesses across DOE topic areas, funded through competitive non-dilutive Phase I (up to $250K) and Phase II (up to $1.6M) grants.

Key facts
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.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: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.energy.gov