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SBIR Reauthorization: How the New Law Revises the Program

The SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022  includes a three-year extension of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, as well as reforms; these include stricter reporting and scrutiny for foreign-linked firms and “experienced” businesses that have won more than 50 awards. Learn more about the changes here.

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Telkes Fellows Visit DC For Meetings with Congress, Department of Energy and White House

The Clean Energy Business Network and Cleantech Leaders Roundtable were proud to host the inaugural cohort of Mária Telkes Fellows in DC in celebration of the sixth annual National Clean Energy Week. The fellows joined CEBN staff in meetings with two U.S. Senate Committees, the Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office, and the White House Office of Domestic Climate Policy.

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2022 Mária Telkes Fellowship Cohort

Cleantech Leaders Roundtable (CTLR) and the Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN) are thrilled to announce the second cohort of the Mária Telkes Fellowship!

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Community Clean Energy Coalition Prize

Learn more about the Community Clean Energy Coalition Prize, which is a $1.5M prize supporting new and existing coalitions to develop a strategy to address a local clean energy opportunity or inequity in disadvantaged communities.

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National Clean Energy Week to be held September 26-30

CEBN is honored, once again, to be part of National Clean Energy Week (NCEW)! This weeklong recognition will honor the clean energy sector’s contributions to America’s economic strength and emissions reduction goals.

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Insight into the 11 Small Business Innovation Research Programs

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/ Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding opportunities are offered by 11 different federal agencies. Learn more about available funding and support for innovators.

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Support Reauthorization of the SBIR Program

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is set to expire on October 1, 2022. CEBN’s sign-on letter urges Congress to extend this program for three years.  Sign here to support this 40-year program.

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Five Things to Know About the Inflation Reduction Act

After nearly two years of negotiations, Congress has reached agreement on climate and clean energy provisions within a budget reconciliation package. CEBN has summarized five things to know about the bill relating to energy and climate.

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Breaking Down the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations

The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, or OCED (pronounced “oh-sed”) is a new office within the Department of Energy created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Learn more about OCED’s mission, upcoming funding opportunities, and how you can get involved.

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938 Cleantech Business Leaders Call for Action on Clean Energy Investments

Since last year, CEBN has spearheaded a campaign that has been supported by 938 clean energy business leaders urging Congress to enact significant investments in a reconciliation package.

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Breaking Down Grid Resilience and Modernization in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes more than $30 billion to strengthen and modernize the U.S. power grid. Find out what programs are included.

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Meet the Semi-Finalists of the American-Made Solar Desalination Prize

Meet the semi-finalists of the American-Made Solar Desalination Prize, which has invested in teams developing and commercializing technologies in solar desalination. These innovations have impactful applications to improve access to clean water, including in remote areas, powered by clean energy.

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