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
Instructions for Completing a DOE SBIR/STTR Phase I Grant Application
Selected DOE Webinars:
Subscribe to the DOE SBIR YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@doesbir8550
DOE SBIR/STTR Program Overview Webinar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEdKNmaa2WA
DOE SBIR/STTR Website Resources Overview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgJxCp-Z4-Q
DOE SBIR/STTR Phase I Release 1 Topics Webinar: Topics Associated with the FY2024 Phase I Release 1 Funding Opportunity Announcement, Topics 1-15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVunYhqSkBQ
DOE SBIR/STTR Phase I Release 1 Topics Webinar: Topics Associated with the FY2024 Phase I Release 1 Funding Opportunity Announcement, Topics 16-25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um5dpDkWmOU
DOE SBIR/STTR Phase I Release 1 Topics Webinar: Topics Associated with the FY2024 Phase I Release 1 Funding Opportunity Announcement, Topics 26-36
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq5gnw0VIE4
DOE SBIR/STTR Requirements for FY2024 Proposals Webinar: PIER Plan Requirements
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPkJD_eyMCE&t=8s
SBIR.gov Resources
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.
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.
| Helpful Webinars, Tutorials, and Online Resources |
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| DOE Resources |
Subscribe to email updates: DOE SBIR/STTR Program updates |
| Subscribe to the DOE channel: DOE YouTube Channel |
| For upcoming webinars and events: Outreach calendar |
| DOE Instructions for Completing a SBIR/STTR Phase I Grant Application |
For DOE funding opportunity announcements, webinars, and important dates see: DOE SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunities |
| SBIR.gov Resources |
| For upcoming webinars and events: Outreach calendar |
| Subscribe to the newsletter and announcements: SBIR Newsletter |
| Subscribe to the SBA YouTube channel: SBA YouTube channel |
| Review SBIR tutorials: Tutorials and webinars |
| View applicant resources at: Entrepreneur Resources |
| Review current and prior topics: Funding Solicitations |
| Overview of participating agencies: SBIR/STTR Agencies |
| Community Resources for events, webinars, and newsletters: America's Seed Fund |
| Grants.gov Resources |
| Webinars, tips, grant chatbot, and discussions: Grants Learning Center |
| Terminology and acronyms: Glossary of federal grant terminology |