$37 Million for Small Business Research and Technology

Source: Wider Opportunities for Women http://www.wowonline.org/

The funding will emphasize investment in clean energy technologies and job creation. The funding is available through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs departments of DOE.

DOE’s SBIR/STTR programs will target U.S. companies with fewer than 500 employees. Small businesses with strong research capabilities in science or engineering are encouraged to apply.

Applications are currently being accepted for topic areas related to improving energy efficiency including:

• Advanced building air conditioning and refrigeration, thermal load shifting, and cool roofs
• Water usage in electric power generation and industrial processes
• Power plant cooling
• Advanced gas turbines and materials
• Sensors, controls, and wireless networks
• Advanced water power technology development
• Smart controllers for smart grid applications
• Advanced solar technologies
• Advanced industrial technologies development
• Advanced manufacturing processes

The deadline for submission of applications is September 4, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. EST. Approximately $8.5 million is expected to be available for new Phase I awards. Successful applicants may receive up to $150,000 for a Phase I grant for a period of six months to demonstrate the feasibility of the ideas that appear to have commercial potential.

Read more information about DOE’s SBIR and STTR programs.
For more information read the press release at: http://www.energy.gov/news2009/7824.htm.