WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced that the Department of Energy (DOE) will award 179 grants totaling $30 million to 149 small businesses in 36 states. Funded through DOE’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, today’s selections are for Phase I research and development. The Phase I… Keep reading →
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Secretary Of Energy Rick Perry Announces $30 Million For Small Business Research And Development Grants
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DOE Agency Celebrates 40 years Of Service To America
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Secretary Of Energy Rick Perry Announces $18.5 Million For Offshore Wind Research
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