Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is soliciting Department of Defense (DoD) funded technologies to enhance public safety and homeland security. The participants should identify the problem, propose technology solutions and assess its market feasibility. The winners would receive benefits namely manufacturing assistance, marketing, and business mentorship.
As part of DOE’s High Energy Physics (HEP) program, the Department of Energy is inviting proposals for research to promote further understanding of interactions between matter and energy. Interested parties can participate in experimental, theoretical, computational, technological or detector research.
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The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Biological and Environmental Research (BER) program is offering research opportunities in two areas: biological systems science and earth and environmental systems sciences. Applicants should demonstrate a predictive understanding of complex systems for energy and infrastructure security.
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As part of its Basic Energy Sciences (BES) program, the Department of Energy (DOE) is soliciting proposals for fundamental research into new energy technologies. Interested parties can choose one or more of the 22 focus areas including materials chemistry, synthesis and processing science and solar photochemistry geosciences.
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The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science (SC) has announced a funding opportunity as part of its Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) program. The key target areas of R&D would include the following: applied mathematics, computer science, and computational partnerships.
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is providing competitive grants for promoting natural resources and emerging production systems for biomass feedstocks. The target areas include the following: sustainable agroecosystems, bio-based product feedstock logistics, agricultural microbiomes in plant systems, data sharing and others.
The Department of Energy (DOE) and National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) are providing funding for research proposals to develop transformational technologies capable of reductions in CO2 capture cost. The suggested technologies may be for both coal and natural gas power generation and must address material compatibility, process engineering, technical risks, and development pathways.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting applications for its innovations at the nexus of food, energy and water systems (INFEWS) program to catalyze the understanding of synergy among the food, energy and water systems. The major goal of the research is to improve system function and management, address system stress, increase resilience, and ensure sustainability.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting applications for reducing diesel emissions in community areas with poor air-quality. Technologies of interest include the following: exhaust control technologies, remanufacture systems, idle reduction, aerodynamic technologies, certified engine/ equipment replacement, and clean alternative fuel conversion.
The Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) offers mentorship and incubator opportunities for early-stage companies through its two-year Chain Reaction Innovations (CRI) program. The program offers participants financial and technical support along with dedicated lab and office space, to help entrepreneurs launch full-fledged businesses.
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Manufacturing Office have launched the Innovation crossroads initiative to match aspiring energy entrepreneurs with technology experts, mentors, and networks to bring cutting-edge ideas to the marketplace. This initiative includes fellowship, mentorship, and collaborative R&D funding.
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is accepting applications to the Sunshot contest, offering an opportunity to propose mature solar technology solutions. Interested parties can send across problem statements and support it with feasible business solutions and prototypes to create practical business cases for the marketplace.
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