Request for Information (RFI) on Enhancing Coordination of the Lab Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP)
ID: 355626Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Golden Field Office (DOE-GFO)

Award Range

$1 - $2

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355626

Additional Information

https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Energy's Golden Field Office is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at enhancing the Lab Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP), which supports clean energy innovation and entrepreneurship. This RFI seeks input from stakeholders to optimize LEEP's quality, inclusiveness, impact, and operational coordination across its four National Lab nodes, with a focus on improving outreach to underrepresented groups and streamlining operations. Since its launch in 2015, LEEP has facilitated the creation of 153 businesses and supported 203 fellows, highlighting its significance in fostering economic growth and job creation in the clean energy sector. Interested parties can submit their feedback by September 19, 2024, and should direct inquiries to LEEP@ee.doe.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    LEEP@ee.doe.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    DE-FOA-0003435_Request_for_Information_LEEP.pdf
    The Department of Energy's EERE has released a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on optimizing the Lab Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP). This RFI seeks input from stakeholders to enhance LEEP’s quality, inclusiveness, impact, and operational coordination across its four National Lab nodes. Since its inception in 2015, LEEP has supported 203 fellows and facilitated the creation of 153 businesses, generating significant economic impact and job creation. Key aspects of LEEP include a two-year fellowship model that offers stipends, access to National Labs' resources, and mentorship. However, the program seeks to streamline operations, improve outreach to underrepresented groups, and enhance inter-node connections while maintaining its decentralized strengths. The RFI solicits feedback on centralizing certain operational activities, enhancing recruitment strategies, evolving fellowship experiences, and strengthening regional ecosystem connections. Additionally, it invites suggestions for improving Collaborative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) that underpin the fellows’ projects. Responses should focus on operational efficiency and represent diverse voices within the clean energy innovation community, ultimately aiming for LEEP to become a leading program in fostering clean energy innovations effectively.
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