Investments in energy technologies create jobs and grow the national economy. From funding and financing opportunities to helping small businesses work with the Energy Department, the Department of Energy (DOE), is leading the charge to create more energy jobs by building partnerships across a variety of proven and next-era technologies.

 

Resources for Small Businesses

• Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer program - The SBIR and STTR programs are U. S. Government programs, intended to help certain small businesses conduct R&D. At DOE, funding takes the form of grants. Projects must have the potential for commercialization and meet specific DOE mission-specific R&D needs.
• Energy Department User Facilities - The Office of Science national scientific user facilities provide researchers with the most advanced tools of modern science, including accelerators, colliders, supercomputers, light sources and neutron sources, as well as facilities for studying the nano world, the environment, and the atmosphere. Learn more about DOE Office of Science user facilities here.
• Contract with the Energy Department - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) encourages capable firms to consider doing business with the Department. Click here for links and resources tailored to the type and experience level of your small business.

 

Our Mission

The mission of the Energy Department is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.