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DOE SBIR/STTR – Genesis Mission & General Calls
U.S. Department of Energy – Office of Technology Commercialization
Apply / official page ↗Typical funding
Phase I and Phase II awards collectively span tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars per project, with FY26 Phase I Genesis Mission planned to support ~40 awards across four topic areas.
Maximum
Specific FOAs detail budgets; Phase II release highlighted about $147M total across projects in 2026.
Startup stage
Deep‑tech energy and materials startups at proof‑of‑concept through advanced development stages.
Sector focus
Advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, critical materials, quantum information science, energy innovation and other DOE mission areas.
Overview
DOE’s SBIR/STTR calls fund small businesses developing energy and related technologies, with phased awards to prove feasibility and move toward commercialization.
Who's eligible
For‑profit U.S. small businesses meeting SBIR criteria, aligned with DOE mission topics, able to meet DOE’s security and due‑diligence requirements.
How to apply
Respond to DOE SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunity Announcements via the DOE OTC portal, including LOI, full application and participation in webinars.
Good to know
Genesis Mission is a flagship FY26 Phase I call focusing on AI‑driven autonomous labs, quantum systems, materials design and biotechnology scaling.