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$314,363 - $4,505,859

Stimulate Utilization of Plentiful Energy in Rocks through High-temperature Original Technologies (SUPERHOT SBIR/STTR)

From US Department of Energy (DOE)

As the demand for power in the U.S. increases, driven by the rise in data centers and increasing electrification, superhot geothermal power can play an important role in addressing this critical need. The goal of the SUPERHOT program is to support research and development of new technologies to enable scalable superhot geothermal by addressing the major technical challenges affecting geothermal well life and the ability to harvest subsurface energy effectively. Consequently, the focus is on the following subject areas: 1) robust well construction, and 2) transfer of heat from the surrounding geologic formation to the well.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Cooperative Agreement, Grant

    • Title

      Stimulate Utilization of Plentiful Energy in Rocks through High-temperature Original Technologies (SUPERHOT SBIR/STTR)

    • Source

      US Department of Energy (DOE)

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $30,000,000

    • Number of Awards

      15

    • Award Range

      $314,363 - $4,505,859

    • Cost Share

      No

    • Status

      Active

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Businesses, Education, Local Government, Public Agencies, Special Purpose Districts

    • Sector

      Climate, Energy Efficiency, Energy Infrastructure, Renewable Energy

    • Activity

      Energy Efficiency Improvements, Program Implementation, Program Management, Research & Development

    • Eligibility

      A Small Business Concern may apply as a Standalone Applicant or as the lead organization for a Project Team.

      The following entities are eligible to apply for SBIR/STTR funding as a member of a Project Team (i.e., as a Subrecipient to a Small Business Concern): For-profit entities (which includes large businesses and small businesses), Nonprofits other than Research Institutions, Government-Owned, Government Operated laboratories (GOGOs), State, local, and tribal government entities, and Foreign entities.

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      ARPA-E eXCHANGE

    • Requirements

      To apply to this NOFO, Applicants must register with and submit application materials through ARPA-E eXCHANGE (https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Registration.aspx). For detailed guidance on using ARPA-E eXCHANGE, please refer to the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide (https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx). ARPA-E will not review or consider application materials submitted through other means.

    • Disbursement Method

      Unspecified

  • Important Dates

    • Application Close Date

      Feb 19, 2025

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