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Solar Module and Solar Hardware Incubator

DOE SMASH Incubator

Funds U.S. for-profit organizations and partners developing solar module and non-module hardware through RD&D projects.

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The DOE SMASH Incubator is a Solar Energy Technologies Office notice of funding opportunity for solar module and solar hardware research, development, and demonstration. DOE will fund up to 10 awards of $1 million to $4 million each for RD&D projects in crystalline silicon module technology, cadmium telluride module technology, and non-module hardware technology.

Eligible work includes early-stag…

Solar photovoltaic manufacturing hardware, including crystalline silicon modules, cadmium telluride modules, and non-module hardware such as power electronics, grid integration components, and balance-of-system hardware.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
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