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DOE Resources 

The DOE SBIR/STTR Programs Office offers a wide array of videos, webinars (live and recorded), and other resources for applicants and awardees.  

Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to subscribe to email updates from the SBIR/STTR Programs at:  https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOEOS/subscriber/new?qsp=USDOEOS_1. 

Outreach Calendar for past and upcoming events: 

https://science.osti.gov/sbir/Outreach 

Helpful Webinars, Tutorials, and Online Resources

There are many helpful, online resources offered by DOE, SBIR.gov, and Grants.gov.  These resources include webinars, newsletters, outreach calendars for upcoming live events, community blogs, discussion forums, and Grants.gov even has a grant chatbot to help applicants find answers to their questions.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to make use of these resources and familiarize themselves with not only the application process but also the network of SBIR/STTR support services.

Below is a list of selected resources, separated by agency, that applicants made find helpful.

https://science.osti.gov/-/media/sbir/pdf/Application_Resources/2023/DOE-SBIR-STTR-Programs-Phase-I-Application_Guide-8-2023.pdf 

Subscribe to the DOE SBIR YouTube Channel  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEdKNmaa2WA 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgJxCp-Z4-Q 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um5dpDkWmOU 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq5gnw0VIE4 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPkJD_eyMCE&t=8s 

The U.S. Small Business Administration provides links to webinars, tutorials, local service providers, current and past funding solicitations, and historical award data, among many other resources, on the SBIR.gov website.  Applicants can also find information concerning upcoming outreach events and subscribe to the SBA SBIR Newsletter on the website.   

Tutorials: 

https://www.sbir.gov/tutorials 

SBA SBIR Newsletter 

https://sbir.wufoo.com/forms/r1gkqprt0wf44q6/ 

Entrepreneur Resources 

https://www.sbir.gov/applicants 

Current and Prior Topics and Solicitations for Funding 

https://www.sbir.gov/sbirsearch/topic/current 

Review of Participating Agencies in the SBIR/STTR Program 

https://www.sbir.gov/agencies-landing 

Visit America’s Seed Fund Community Resources site for upcoming events, newsletters, and webinars:  https://www.americasseedfund.us/ 

U.S. Small Business Administration YouTube Channel 

Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/@sbagov/featured 

Federal Grant Basics 

For applicants who are new to the world of federal grant writing, the Grants Learning Center on the Grants.gov offers numerous webinars, tips, discussions, and even a grant Chatbot to help applicants find answers to their questions.  Visit the center at:  https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/learn-grants.html.  From there applicants can sign up for newsletters, read several blogs, and participate in the community discussion.