SBIR/STTR FY 2016 Phase I Release 1
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) describes two distinct funding opportunities for the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Phase I Release 1. Please refer to the
full Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0001366 for additional information.
Agency: Department of Energy - Office of Science
Office: Office of Science
Estimated Funding: $20,000,000
Office: Office of Science
Estimated Funding: $20,000,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of Eligibility:
SBIR/STTR program eligibility requirements are in place to ensure that the funds go only to small, independent U. S. businesses.
The regulations include restrictions about (1) the type of firm, (2) its ownership structure, and (3) the firm’s size in terms of the number of employees.
The purpose of the requirement regarding type of firm is to target the awards to firms with an economic interest in developing the idea or research into a commercial application.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Mr. Carl HebronProgram Analyst301-903-5707sbir-sttr@science.doe.gov
Agency Email Description:
sbir-sttr@science.doe.gov
Agency Email:
sbir-sttr@science.doe.gov
Date Posted:
2015-08-17
Application Due Date:
2015-10-19
Archive Date:
2015-11-18
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