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DOE Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer

DOE SBIR Phase II

Funds U.S. small businesses advancing energy and science technologies from proven feasibility into prototype development through DOE's Phase II SBIR award.

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DOE SBIR Phase II is administered by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Technology Transitions under the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, authorized by Congress under the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (signed April 13, 2026, extending the program through Fiscal Year 2031). Phase II is the second stage of a three-phase non-dilutive competitive …

Energy technology, scientific research, and related deep-tech areas across DOE's mission — including advanced energy systems, materials, nuclear, environmental, and other technology areas aligned with DOE programmatic offices.

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