DOE SBIR and STTR Program: Phase I – Release 2

FUNDING PROGRAM: DOE Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program- Phase I-Release 2.

FUNDING AGENCIES: United States Department of Energy (DOE).

OPPORTUNITY:

The DOE announced the topics and subtopics for the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) funding programs for Fiscal Year 2025. The programs give U.S. small businesses an opportunity to conduct high-risk, cutting-edge research and technology development with potential for commercialization, spurring innovation and job creation. The Funding Announcement is scheduled to be released on December 16, 2024.

DESCRIPTION:

There are numerous listed topic areas including:

• Advanced materials and manufacturing technologies
• C60-03. Joint-advanced materials and manufacturing technologies / Bioenergy Technol0gies Offices: Plastic Circularity
• Bioenergy technologies
• Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies
• Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO)
• C60-10. Joint IEDO/BETO EES Topic: Energy Efficient Aqueous Separation Technologies
• Waterpower technologies: base appropriations topics
• Carbon capture, conversion and storage

For a complete listing of topic and subtopic areas, visit: https://science.osti.gov/-/media/sbir/pdf/funding/2025/2025-Phase-I-Release-2-Topics-V2-11-13-2024.pdf

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: Small Businesses.

FUNDING AVAILABLE and APPLICATION WINDOW: 

• The funding announcement is scheduled to be released on December 16, 2024.
• Maximum Phase I award amount will depend on the topic area.
• Deadline for Letter of Intent: January 07, 2025.
• Deadline for Applications: February 26, 2025.