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DOE SBIR/STTR — ASCR Topics

Funds small companies working on computing, quantum, and software projects in the United States.

DOE SBIR/STTR — ASCR Topics is the small-business route inside the annual DOE SBIR solicitation for advanced scientific computing work. The topic areas cover HPC software, quantum computing, AI for science, and high-speed scientific networking, and the program sits under DOE Office of Science ASCR.

Phase I awards are about $200,000 over 6 to 12 months, while Phase II awards are about $1.6 million

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

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: science.osti.gov