Welcome to the U.S. Department of Energy’s SBIR/STTR Phase 1 Grant Application Guide. In the following pages, small business applicants will find step-by-step instructions for completing each section of an SBIR or STTR Phase I Grant application, along with sample documents and pro tips to assist with the application process. The guide will also address common mistakes along the way to help applicants avoid the usual pitfalls associated with SBIR/STTR applications. But first, a little bit about the history and purpose of the programs that have come to be known as America’s Seed Fund.
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