The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide an opportunity for businesses to tap into non-dilutive federal funding to conduct research and development on promising new innovations and technologies. With $3 billion available annually, the programs are a source of seed capital for early stage companies. SBIR/STTR funding can […]
Commercialize Your Cleantech Innovation! Cleantech to Market (C2M) is now accepting applications for 1,000 hours of free commercialization support - including the identification of early-stage market opportunities, prospective customers and partners, and funding sources - for promising innovations in low-carbon energy, green chemistry, and water technologies. C2M supports innovators from leading accelerators, universities, and government programs, including […]
The recently-passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), more commonly known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, contains nearly $30 billion (tens of billions of dollars) in funding for clean energy innovation. This funding will support new and existing programs at the Department of Energy to move innovative technologies from the lab to the market.But how, […]
Join Valley Fleet Support, a state funded program that provides no-cost technical and grant assistance for California fleets and businesses, for a complimentary virtual workshop. Virtual workshop topics will include: Which California grants are most suitable to your fleet’s operations and alternative fuel projects The grant application process and what makes a successful submission Understanding the different grant application […]
While rural regions across the U.S. face distinct climate impacts, we see common challenges around communicating climate risk in these areas that stem from rural economic interests and hurdles, the relative isolation of rural communities, their financial capacity, distrust of decision-making authorities, political polarization, cultural resistance to change, and other barriers. This fireside chat with Sierra […]
The 2022 Forum will feature a keynote address by the Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, a presentation on the 2022 agricultural economy by USDA’s Chief Economist Seth Meyer, a panel of distinguished guest speakers, and 30 breakout sessions organized by agencies across USDA and covering a range of timely issues impacting the sector. More than […]