HARNESSING AUTONOMY FOR ENERGY JOINT VENTURES OFFSHORE SBIR/STTR (HAEJO SBIR/STTR)
ID: 358191Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (DOE-ARPAE)

Award Range

$314K - $5M

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358191

Additional Information

https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov
Timeline
    Description

    The Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Harnessing Autonomy for Energy Joint Ventures Offshore (HAEJO SBIR/STTR)" aimed at supporting the development of technologies for offshore seaweed cultivation, which has the potential to serve as a renewable biomass source. The program seeks to significantly reduce the costs associated with seaweed production while fostering a robust market for biomass and energy-centric applications, focusing on the development of sensors for real-time monitoring, engineering offshore infrastructure, and discovering new biostimulant applications from seaweed. With an estimated total program funding of $25 million, the agency anticipates awarding between 15 grants, with individual awards ranging from $314,363 to $4,505,859. Interested applicants must submit concept papers by February 13, 2025, and can find additional information and application materials through the ARPA-E eXCHANGE platform.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ARPA-E-CO@hq.doe.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    HAEJO.pdf
    The Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support the development of technologies for offshore seaweed cultivation, a potential renewable biomass source. The program, titled Harnessing Autonomy for Energy Joint ventures Offshore (HAEJO), aims to reduce the cost of seaweed production significantly while creating a robust market for biomass and energy-centric applications. The funding opportunities, totaling approximately $25 million, target three main objectives: 1. Developing sensors for real-time monitoring of farm conditions and crop health. 2. Engineering offshore infrastructure that allows for efficient nutrient access and dewatering processes. 3. Discovering new biostimulant applications from seaweed to support sustainable agricultural practices. Eligible applicants must be U.S.-based entities capable of achieving specified performance metrics. Collaboration with Korean entities experienced in large-scale seaweed cultivation is encouraged. The program anticipates the number of awards between $314,363 and $4,505,859, facilitating the creation of a competitive U.S. marine biomass industry, further enhancing energy independence and environmental sustainability. Key dates include concept paper submissions by February 13, 2025, and expected award notifications by July 2025.
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