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MAKE IT Prize Round 2

Pays U.S. teams up to $4.5 million each to move critical energy technology manufacturing facilities from planning to shovel-ready.

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Technology CommercializationUnited StatesPrize
About

Teams first submit a short Statement of Intent to confirm their technology is eligible, then Phase 1 asks for a credible plan to establish a manufacturing facility, including technology and business validation -- about 19 winners get $500,000 each. Phase 2 asks shortlisted teams to prove they are shovel-ready (site control, permitting, financing, partnerships and community engagement), with about …

Industries covered
Energy TechAdvanced Manufacturing
Grants under MAKE IT Prize Round 2

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

MAKE IT Prize Round 2
Between cycles

Pays U.S. teams up to $4.5 million each to move critical energy technology manufacturing facilities from planning to shovel-ready.

$32M pool