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DOE Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer

DOE SBIR Phase I

Funds U.S. for-profit small businesses establishing technical feasibility of innovative technologies across DOE priority areas including advanced manufacturing, critical materials, and quantum information science.

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DOE SBIR Phase I is administered by the U.S. Department of Energy under the Small Business Innovation Research program, a competitive non-dilutive funding instrument authorized by the Small Business Act and extended through FY2031. The program supports for-profit U.S. small businesses in establishing technical feasibility of innovative technologies. Future opportunities will address national chall…

Advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, critical materials, quantum information science, semiconductors, energy innovation, and other national challenge areas relevant to DOE's mission.

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.—
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