GrantEquity-free United States
ARPA‑E Transformational Energy Grants
U.S. Department of Energy – ARPA‑E
Apply / official page ↗Typical funding
Average ARPA‑E award size reported around $2M per project.
Maximum
Multi‑million‑dollar grants per selected project; exact caps depend on specific FOAs.
Startup stage
Early‑stage deep‑tech energy startups, even pre‑proof‑of‑concept, with ambitious technical vision.
Sector focus
Transformational energy technologies across generation, storage, efficiency, grid, and related domains.
Overview
High‑risk, high‑reward energy innovation grants targeting transformational technologies that are often too early for private investment.
Who's eligible
Innovative energy startups and consortia proposing high‑impact projects aligned with ARPA‑E programme topics and willing to undergo extensive due diligence.
How to apply
Monitor ARPA‑E open funding opportunities, submit concept papers and then full proposals via ARPA‑E’s eXCHANGE portal.
Good to know
ARPA‑E alumni have raised billions in follow‑on private capital, making these grants a major signal for deep‑tech energy companies.