Early-Stage Technology R&D (approx. TRL 1-5)

HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS (HEP) R&D

As part of DOE’s High Energy Physics (HEP) program, the Department of Energy is inviting proposals for research to promote further understanding of interactions between matter and energy. Interested parties can participate in experimental, theoretical, computational, technological or detector research.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Biological and Environmental Research (BER) program is offering research opportunities in two areas: biological systems science and earth and environmental systems sciences. Applicants should demonstrate a predictive understanding of complex systems for energy and infrastructure security.

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BASIC ENERGY SCIENCES PROGRAM

As part of its Basic Energy Sciences (BES) program, the Department of Energy (DOE) is soliciting proposals for fundamental research into new energy technologies. Interested parties can choose one or more of the 22 focus areas including materials chemistry, synthesis and processing science and solar photochemistry geosciences.

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ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science (SC) has announced a funding opportunity as part of its Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) program. The key target areas of R&D would include the following: applied mathematics, computer science, and computational partnerships.

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AGRO-ECOSYSTEMS RESEARCH

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is providing competitive grants for promoting natural resources and emerging production systems for biomass feedstocks. The target areas include the following: sustainable agroecosystems, bio-based product feedstock logistics, agricultural microbiomes in plant systems, data sharing and others.

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CHAIN REACTIONS INNOVATIONS (COHORT-3)

The Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) offers mentorship and incubator opportunities for early-stage companies through its two-year Chain Reaction Innovations (CRI) program. The program offers participants financial and technical support along with dedicated lab and office space, to help entrepreneurs launch full-fledged businesses.

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SUNSHOT-CATALYST ENERGY INNOVATION CONTEST

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is accepting applications to the Sunshot contest, offering an opportunity to propose mature solar technology solutions. Interested parties can send across problem statements and support it with feasible business solutions and prototypes to create practical business cases for the marketplace.

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CALIFORNIA CLIMATE CUP-STARTUP CHALLENGE

The Los Angeles cleantech incubator (LACI) and the California clean energy fund (CalCEF) are partnering for the California climate cup in order to promote startups with ideas to combat climate change in megacities. The core interest areas include mobility and goods movement, transportation/energy nexus and digital solutions for sustainable cities.

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HIGH PERFORMANCE HEAT EXCHANGERS DESIGN OPPORTUNITY

The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) aims to bring together teams of engineers and scientists for an upcoming funding announcement to work on the design of heat exchangers (demonstration scale of 30kW) capable of working at 800°C and 100 bar pressures.

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NUCLEAR ENERGY SYSTEMS RESEARCH

The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced funding to promote innovation in nuclear energy technologies. Applications may include a focus on advanced nuclear reactor designs, instrumentation and control systems, modeling and simulation, integration into micro-grid, advanced manufacturing and construction techniques.

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ENHANCED GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH

The Department of Energy (DOE) is accepting applications for developments of technologies used in Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) stimulations. The key focus areas include: invention, design of zonal isolation technologies and adaptation of existing technologies for Enhanced Geothermal System stimulation.

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INCUBATENERGY NETWORK

The Incubatenergy Network, a nationwide coalition of leading clean energy technology incubators across the U.S., China, and Europe, provides valuable means to attract investment, refine the business plan, and identify market opportunities.

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