Government & Corporate Funding Hub
Target SBIR/STTR, ARPA-E, NYSERDA, and corporate innovation programs to fund AEGIS, Firth Engine, and Nexus OS. Generate Capability Statements and NSF Project Pitches in one click.
$2.15M
SBIR Phase II Max
$1M–$5M
ARPA-E Typical
$500K
NYSERDA Range
$25K
Global NY Grant
Gold standard for deep tech R&D. Submit a 3-page NSF Project Pitch first — if selected, invited to full application. $4B+ awarded annually.
Application Steps
- 1Submit NSF Project Pitch (3 pages, online)
- 2Receive invitation within 30 days
- 3Submit full Phase I proposal
- 4Receive up to $323,090 for concept proof
Full prototype funding after Phase I success. Build a working model of AEGIS or Firth Engine with $2.15M in non-dilutive capital.
Application Steps
- 1Complete Phase I successfully
- 2Submit Phase II proposal with prototype plan
- 3Present to agency review panel
- 4Receive up to $2.15M for full prototype
Funds "disruptive" energy tech too early for private investors. AEGIS Microgrid and Firth Spring Engine are ideal candidates.
Application Steps
- 1Register for ARPA-E Summit
- 2Submit technology brief via ARPA-E FOA
- 3Pitch to DOE program directors
- 4Negotiate project agreement
Funds decarbonization of steel, cement, and manufacturing — perfect for the mechanical innovations in the Firth Spring Engine.
Application Steps
- 1Submit technology overview via BEV portal
- 2Technical due diligence call
- 3Lab validation (if required)
- 4Term sheet negotiation
Provides up to $25K for NY businesses to customize products for foreign markets and export globally. Albany HQ is a direct qualifier.
Application Steps
- 1Register at esd.ny.gov
- 2Submit export plan for ThinkMakes / AI For Hire
- 3Receive grant for international market entry
- 4Report outcomes to ESD quarterly
State-specific funding for grid resilience and clean transport. AEGIS Microgrid Hub is a direct match for NYSERDA's grid modernization priorities.
Application Steps
- 1Submit pre-application to NYSERDA
- 2Technical screening interview
- 3Full proposal with energy data
- 4Award + co-funding agreement
Matches startups with industrial giants for green transition. Energy storage, advanced materials, and grid solutions are priority categories.
Application Steps
- 1Apply to DeepTech Alliance Energy 2026 cohort
- 2Matched with 3–5 industrial partners
- 3Pilot project agreement
- 4Scale with corporate co-investment
Energy Venture Day (CERAWeek)
S&P Global / Shell / Chevron / GEPitch directly to corporate innovation groups and tech scouts from Shell, Chevron, and GE. Best path to a corporate R&D partnership.
Application Steps
- 1Apply for startup pitch slot at CERAWeek
- 2Prepare 5-minute pitch deck
- 3Present to corporate innovation scouts
- 4Negotiate pilot agreement or licensing deal