The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) and the Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF) have an exciting new opportunity for startups and innovators. They are offering technical assistance vouchers worth up to $100,000 each, with a total of $2.1 million available through the TCF Open Voucher Call.
What’s on Offer?
This initiative aims to support the development of clean energy, sustainability, and other key technologies. Up to 21 vouchers will be awarded, each worth up to $100,000. These vouchers can be used for various types of support, such as:
- Testing and validation
- Use of specialized equipment or software
- Simulation or modeling
- Consulting from experts at DOE National Laboratories
How to Apply
If you have an innovative idea, you can apply for one of these vouchers. Your proposal should aim to leverage the expertise and capabilities of the National Laboratories. This collaboration can help you develop your technology further and bring it closer to commercialization.
Encouraging Innovation
Dr. Vanessa Chan, DOE Chief Commercialization Officer and Director of OTT, emphasizes the importance of this opportunity: “This unique opportunity aims to not only inspire innovation but also to identify pathways to commercialize some of our National Labs’ most cutting-edge technological breakthroughs. By teaming innovators from across the country with commercialization resources from our National Labs, we look forward to seeing how experts and creatives from all backgrounds can work together to deliver new and impactful clean energy solutions to market.”
Funding Details
This program is funded by the Base Annual Appropriations Technology Commercialization Fund. It aims to improve America’s energy competitiveness and security by accelerating the commercialization of critical energy technologies from the National Labs to the market.
Key Dates and Requirements
- Application Deadline: October 3, 2024, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Cost Share: Voucher recipients must provide a minimum cost share of $25,000 (either cash or in-kind).
- Project Duration: Selected teams will have one year to work with a National Laboratory of their choice and must provide a progress report at the end of their work.
This opportunity is a great way for innovators to get the support they need to advance their technologies and make a significant impact in the field of clean energy and sustainability. Don’t miss out on this chance to collaborate with leading experts and access cutting-edge resources!