ABOUT DOE SBIR/STTR Phase I Proposal Preparation

DOE Phase 0
The goal of the DOE's Phase 0 Assistance Program is to increase the number of high quality Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications from underrepresented, minority or women-owned, advanced technology, small businesses. This is accomplished through mentoring, SBIR/STTR proposal preparation assistance, market research, application support, as well technical and intellectual property consultation - all available to qualified small businesses at no charge.

Welcome to the Department of Energy’s SBIR/STTR Phase I Proposal Preparation site. This site is designed to assist small businesses that are unfamiliar with the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs to determine if they are eligible to participate in these programs and how to prepare a responsive Phase I proposal.

Although the assessment questions are generic and apply to all SBIR/STTR programs, all other guidance is focused on the Department of Energy (DOE). Every agency must be viewed as a distinct customer. Companies that wish to be successful in winning proposals must learn the requirements and differentiating features of each agency customer – in this case, of the Department of Energy.

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