Innovative small businesses and their research partners are encouraged to explore funding opportunities through Release 1 of the Department of Energy’s Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer program. SBIR/STTR topics can be found here.
Participating DOE program offices include: 1) Advanced Scientific Computing Research, 2) Basic Energy Sciences; 3) Biological and Environmental Research, and 4) Nuclear Physics.
To be eligible to submit a Phase I application, you must first submit a Letter of Intent to the DOE Portfolio Analysis and Management System (PAMS). Letters of intent must be submitted by 4 p.m. Sept. 3.
View DOE’s online tutorial to learn how to submit a letter of intent here.
All Phase I applications must be submitted through the Grants.gov web portal to be considered for award. Grant applications to both SBIR and STTR programs must be successfully submitted by 10:59 p.m. CDT on Oct. 15.
Visit the DOE SBIR/STTR website and SBIR online learning site for assistance in preparing your application.
The agency’s Phase 0 assistance program is now open to all first-time SBIR/STTR applicants responding to this funding opportunity announcement. The Phase 0 program is administered by Dawnbreaker.
Arkansas-based prospective DOE SBIR/STTR applicants are encouraged to work with the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center. You can obtain hands-on guidance through each step of preparing an application. For assistance, contact Rebecca Todd at rctodd@ualr.edu or 501.683.7717.
Review the DOE SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunity Announcement