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DOE Technology Commercialization Voucher Program (TCF Vouchers)

DOE TCF Vouchers — Next Seed

Runs research teams and institutions for DOE TCF Vouchers Next in energy systems, climate technology, and manufacturing.

The DOE Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF) Voucher Program, administered by the Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) through the partnership intermediary ENERGYWERX, provides in-kind access to U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory capabilities for organizations advancing clean energy technology commercialization. Vouchers are not cash awards; each voucher grants the recipient

In-kind access to DOE National Laboratory facilities and expertise, worth up to $250,000 per voucher, supporting clean energy technology commercialization across pre-demonstration, validation, siting, and decarbonization topics.

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.In-kind assistance
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