The Department of Energy will soon accept Phase I grant applications from qualified small businesses for an upcoming Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Solicitation. A total of $37M in Recovery Act funds will be made available for SBIR and STTR Phase I and Phase II grants through the end of FY 2010. An emphasis will be placed on near-term, clean energy technology commercialization potential and U.S. jobs creation. A detailed Funding Opportunity Announcement describing research areas in which applications are sought will be available August 5, 2009.
Small businesses with strong research capabilities in science or engineering in any of the following research areas are encouraged to apply: 1) advanced building air conditioning and refrigeration, thermal load shifting, and cool roofs; 2) water usage in electric power production; 3) power plant cooling; 4) advanced gas turbines and materials; 5) sensors, controls, and wireless networks; 6) advanced water power technology development; 7) smart controllers for smart grid applications; 8) advanced solar technologies; 9) advanced industrial technologies development; and 10) advanced manufacturing processes.
The deadline for submission of grant applications is September 4, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. EST. Applications will only be accepted electronically through www.grants.gov . Successful applicants (approximately 60) may receive up to $150,000 for a Phase I grant for a period of six months to demonstrate the feasibility of the idea.