The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a new funding opportunity designed to accelerate clean energy innovation and drive technology commercialization. Through the 2025 Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF) Base Core Laboratory Infrastructure for Market Readiness (CLIMR) Lab Call, the DOE’s Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) is unlocking up to $36.8 million in potential funding to help transition critical technologies from the research stage to the market.
This initiative represents the government’s commitment to investing in clean energy solutions that can transform industries, reduce carbon emissions, and create jobs. The goal? To help America remain at the forefront of global energy innovation by deploying breakthrough technologies developed across the DOE’s National Laboratories, plants, and research sites.
Accelerating Commercialization: A Critical Step
Many groundbreaking energy solutions are born within the walls of our nation’s labs, but commercializing these innovations can be a significant hurdle. The 2025 TCF Base CLIMR Lab Call offers a targeted solution by supporting the infrastructure and partnerships needed to bring these technologies to the private sector. The funding is expected to range between $30.1 million and $36.8 million—with the final amount contingent on the approval of the FY25 budget.
This program reflects an ongoing collaboration between 14 DOE program offices and OTT. It aims to strengthen the commercialization pipeline, ensuring that transformative technologies can have a real-world impact by becoming market-ready energy solutions.
Six Focus Areas for Proposals
The DOE is seeking innovative proposals under six strategic topic areas. These areas align with the nation’s clean energy priorities, encouraging advancements that can support energy transition, sustainability, and resiliency. Interested applicants should ensure that their projects align with these areas to increase the chance of funding. While the specific topics have not yet been detailed, past focus areas have emphasized critical technologies like renewable energy, energy storage, grid modernization, and carbon management.
An Investment in the Future
The Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF) plays a crucial role in helping public sector innovations cross the gap between research and commercialization. By funding projects through initiatives like the CLIMR Lab Call, the DOE aims to build a robust market infrastructure that supports clean energy adoption at scale. This effort will help ensure that the cutting-edge research produced by America’s National Labs doesn’t remain locked in labs but reaches the industries and communities that need it most.
Funding programs like this underscore the DOE’s broader mission: to deliver lasting, scalable solutions for clean energy that position the U.S. as a leader in the energy transition. The CLIMR Lab Call not only advances the commercialization of new technologies but also reinforces the DOE’s long-term strategy for sustainable innovation and energy security.
Get Involved
If your organization or research team is working on technologies with market potential, this funding opportunity is not to be missed. The 2025 CLIMR Lab Call represents a unique chance to partner with National Laboratories, access critical funding, and contribute to the future of clean energy. Applications are now open, with additional details available on the DOE website.
Learn more about the 2025 TCF Base CLIMR Lab Call and how to apply here.
At E.B. Howard Consulting, we believe that funding innovation today lays the foundation for tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Programs like the CLIMR Lab Call offer the crucial support needed to bring clean energy solutions to market, and we’re excited to see what possibilities this new investment unlocks. Stay tuned for more funding news and insights as we continue funding the future together.
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