Small business grant

Apply for Small Business Innovation in Clean Energy (DOE SBIR)

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Max award

$200,000

Deadline

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Agency

U.S. Department of Energy

Source

federal funding

What this application should emphasize

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Show the business problem, customer demand, and how funding creates measurable growth.
Use numbers: revenue, jobs, contracts, milestones, or market traction.
Must meet SBIR/STTR small business eligibility requirements, including for-profit U.S. small business status and 500 or fewer employees, including affiliates
Must satisfy DOE SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunity Announcement requirements for the selected topic

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Technical volume

Commercialization plan, if required by phase or solicitation

Budget and budget justification

Biographical sketches for key personnel

Letters of commitment or support, if required

Required certifications and forms listed in the DOE FOA

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