Open Voucher Call
This initiative provides up to $100,000 in technical assistance vouchers to businesses and organizations seeking to commercialize scientific innovations through collaboration with experts at U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratories.
The Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF) Open Voucher Call, a $2.1 million initiative by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions, aims to accelerate technology commercialization by providing the public with technical assistance from researchers at DOE National Laboratory facilities. Successful applicants will receive vouchers, each worth up to $100,000, for services like testing, validation, and consulting at one of eight participating National Laboratories. The initiative fosters collaboration between scientific expertise and public engagement, supporting the commercialization of scientific discoveries. A cost share of $25,000 is required from winning teams.
Award Range
Not specified - $100,000
Total Program Funding
$2,100,000
Number of Awards
21
Matching Requirement
Yes - $25,000 minimum (cash or in-kind)
Additional Details
The TCF Open Voucher Call will award up to 21 teams a voucher of up to $100,000 each to be redeemed at one of eight participating National Laboratories. Each voucher requires a minimum cost share of $25,000 from the winning team, which can be either cash or in-kind.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Competition is open to private entities, non-federal government organizations, academic and research institutions, and individuals. Federal employees and those debarred from doing business with the U.S. government are not eligible.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Technology Transitions)
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