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NSF 26-510 | Energy Technologies — Energy Production and Power Generation

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The National Science Foundation has issued solicitation nsf-seedfund-EN-EN6_SBIR under the Energy Technologies topic, specifically focusing on Energy Production and Power Generation. This initiative seeks the research and development of innovative technologies related to the generation, storage, and distribution of energy. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside restricted to entities with fewer than 500 employees in accordance with SBIR and STTR mandates. Interested parties can find further details and application guidelines through the official NSF seed fund portal.

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NSF SBIR solicitation for small businesses developing energy production and power generation technologies.

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National Science Foundation

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

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PostedMay 22

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AgencyNational Science Foundation

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Organization / AgencyNational Science Foundation

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The Energy Technologies topic addresses the research and development of novel technologies covering all aspects of energy generation, storage, and distribution.
## Subtopic: Energy Production and Power Generation

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