Eligible: Businesses, Education, Other

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$1,000,000 - $4,000,000

2025 Solar Module and Solar Hardware (SMASH) Incubator

From U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

SMASH Incubator seeks to address the lack of sufficient private investment that is available to successfully commercialize the output of research, development, and demonstration activities and bring innovative solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to market. Specifically, projects funded through this NOFO will encourage innovations in solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing across the supply chain, with the aim of reducing U.S. reliance on imported materials and technologies.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      2025 Solar Module and Solar Hardware (SMASH) Incubator

    • Source

      U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $20,000,000

    • Number of Awards

      10

    • Award Range

      $1,000,000 - $4,000,000

    • Cost Share

      Yes

    • Status

      Active

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Businesses, Education, Other

    • Sector

      Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

  • Important Dates

    • Application Close Date

      May 30, 2025

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