The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is inviting applications for the FY 2025 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I, aimed at supporting small businesses in exploring the feasibility of innovative technologies for commercial viability. Eligible applicants must qualify as Small Business Concerns, with the principal investigator primarily employed by the business, ensuring a strong commitment to the proposed research. This program is critical for fostering technological innovation, particularly in energy efficiency and renewable energy, and serves as a pathway for further funding in subsequent phases of research and commercialization. Up to ten awards of up to $100,000 each will be granted, with applications due by December 27, 2024. For more information, interested parties can contact Misty L Roosa at grants@nist.gov.