Megawatt ventures, a joint initiative by University of Central Florida and OUC, aims to support the commercialization of cleantech innovations developed by University students. Selected applicants with renewable energy and energy efficiency-related technology proposals, will have access to broad array of resources and educational programs, experienced mentors, investors, technical experts, and cleantech veterans.

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DOE is soliciting proposals to conduct Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) studies for commercial-scale carbon capture systems. The crucial areas of interest include Retrofitting Domestic Coal Power Plants with Carbon Capture, Commercial-Scale Carbon Capture Units on Domestic Gas-Fired Power Plants and Carbon Dioxide Compression Systems for Coal or Gas Power Plants.

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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DOE intends to fund proposals to accelerate commercial deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and carbon storage through a new regional initiative. The applicants should focus on addressing key technical challenges, facilitating data collection, sharing and analysis, evaluating regional infrastructure and promoting technology transfer.

The Launch NY Seed fund is a non-profit fund interested in funding future startups as part of the “evergreen cycle”. Aspiring entrepreneurs headquartered in NY, having a potential business plan capable of generating $10 + million top line revenue potential within seven years and ready to engage in three-month Entrepreneurs-in-residence (EIRs) are requested to apply.

The ELECTRI International is soliciting applications from university students interested in developing energy-efficient solutions. The participants are expected to demonstrate their ability to analyze particular electrical construction management “problems” and create a comprehensive plan and budget for an appropriate retrofit. The finalists would present their projects at the annual NECA convention.

The NC Clean Energy Technology Center is accepting innovative clean energy business proposals and technology solutions, from students at North Carolina-based institutions. The submissions should revolve around: Energy innovation, Energy poverty or NextGen energy challenges. The competition involves three rounds and the finalists would be invited to attend the full 2019 State Energy Conference on April 30 and May 1.

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The DOE’s Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs is contemplating to fund efforts to maximize the deployment of energy solutions for the benefit of American Indians and Alaska Natives. The applications should focus on: installation of an energy generating system or, deployment of community-scale energy generating system or, installation of energy system for autonomous operation.

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The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to step up R&D to advance hydrogen and fuel cells for transportation and diverse applications in emerging technologies. Applications pertaining to topics including Advanced Hydrogen Storage and Infrastructure, Hydrogen Production and Utilization, Integrated Production, Storage and Fueling System are solicited.

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority is soliciting applications for the creation of a self-sustaining anaerobic digestion technology marketplace. The proposals are expected to address Demonstration of new business models, marketplace development and refurbishment of existing systems. Applicants may choose one of the three categories i.e. Category A, B and C.

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