DOE intends to invest in early-stage research aimed at improving transportation system-level energy efficiency, energy productivity, and affordability. The specific areas of interest are advanced batteries and electric drive systems, energy efficient mobility systems, materials for more efficient powertrains, co-optimized advanced engine and fuel technologies, and alternative fuels and new mobility options.

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DOE is soliciting proposals for R&D over innovative modular approaches to low-head hydropower development to lower overall costs in custom-designed projects at greenfield sites leading to a more resilient grid and greater reliability. The areas of interest are Hydropower Operational Flexibility, Low-Head Hydropower, and In-Stream Hydrokinetic Technologies, Advancing Wave Energy Device Design and Marine Energy Centers Research Infrastructure Upgrades.

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DOE’s Solar Energy Technology Office (SETO) is accepting early-stage research proposals pertaining to solar technologies. Individuals with promising ideas in areas like Photovoltaics, Solar-Thermal Power Research, Balance of Systems Soft Costs Reduction, Hardware Incubator and Advanced Solar Systems Integration are requested to apply at the earliest.

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Halcyon invites entrepreneurs looking out for support to transform their business ideas into a sustainable venture to apply to its fellowship program. The 3-phase selection process would be judged on the basis of execution, talent, impact, solution, sustainability, and innovation. Successful candidates would be provided with living expenses, strategic venture resources, world-class mentoring and critical audience support.

DOE is requesting information pertaining to its proposed “Waves to Water prize”, from academia, government agencies, and entrepreneurs. The feedback should be related to key areas of innovation, technology adoption and evaluation of the three-stage prize that intends to provide clean, accessible drinking water using only ocean waves as a power source.

Aerodynamic Turbines, Lighter and Afloat, with Nautical Technologies and Integrated Servo-Control (ATLANTIS) Agency is soliciting proposals develop new technical pathways for the design of economically competitive Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWT). The areas of interest include engineering disciplines, and control-engineering principles from the start of the design process.

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is accepting applications related to Transportation Electrification; natural gas; fuel cells, hydrogen generation, delivery, and storage systems. The specific areas of interest include fuel research and technology integration, Battery Electric Heavy-duty Freight Vehicles, High Throughput Hydrogen Fueling Technologies, High-durability, Low Platinum Group Metal (PGM) Membrane Electrode Assemblies and Energy Efficient Commercial Off-road Vehicles.

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Elemental excelerator is a growth accelerator that solicits applications from entrepreneurs with world-changing and scalable business ideas. The triple track program refers to the Go-to-Market track, Demonstration track, Equity and Access track. Beyond funding, the applicants would also be entitled to services from technology partners, business coaches and investors in residence.

CHP-Funder, a match-making web site for CHP projects, invites applicants to send their business plan in order to be matched with investors who invest in highly efficient CHP technology through a network of members, subscribers and funders. Applicants may be universities, hospitals, resorts, commercial properties, sewage treatment, government, municipal, and industrial applicants.

The Zayed Sustainability Prize invites applications from small or medium-sized enterprises and non-profit organizations with impactful solutions across five distinct categories: Health, Food, Energy, Water and Global High Schools. Organizations would be judged based on three criteria namely innovation, impact and inspiration. Applicants must demonstrate a clear vision and long-term plan to further deployment and scaling up impact

Salesforce strategic venture arm is soliciting proposals from entrepreneurs with business ideas pertaining to Sustainability, Workforce development, equality and social sector. Besides providing cloud computing expertise, the participants would also have access to innovators, veterans, and senior executives. Since 2009, the fund has helped accelerate the growth of over 280 technology startups.

Propel[x] is an investment marketplace that gives investors the power to discover and fund visionary science and technology startups. Startups focusing on energy and green technologies are requested to get listed and engage with investors through the evaluation process. Applicants would also receive guidance from expert community in addition to investor feedback.