Participant in DOE Boost Startup Studio

DOE Boost is a partnership between Sandia National Laboratories and FedTech that brings national labs, startups, academia, and entrepreneurs together to find solutions to big community-based energy challenges.

DOE Boost is seeking entrepreneurs from across industries to join us in revolutionizing the innovation ecosystems across the United States. This energytech-focused startup studio will bring you into the world of Deep Tech through matching teams of entrepreneurs with exciting DOE Lab technologies. 

Entrepreneurs, or those interested in becoming an entrepreneur, from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply by Friday, June 14, 2024.

Accepted entrepreneurs will formed into teams of 3 (or apply as a team!) and be matched with an exciting technology from federal labs. 

Participants will learn from innovators across industries to develop entrepreneurial skills, ranging from technical know-how to customer discovery. 

Successful participants will finish the program with a fully-realized energytech startup in your hands, without having to quit your fulltime job. 

No cost to participate, no equity taken. Designed for individuals who work full-time. 

DOE Boost Platform is funded by DOE’s Technology Commercialization Fund administered by Office of Technology Transitions.

Program Dates:

• Application Deadline: June 14

• Bootcamp: Saturday, Aug 3, 2024

• Phase I: Tuesdays, Aug 6 - Oct 2 (8 weeks)

• Phase II: Tuesdays, Oct 8 - Nov 26 (8 weeks)

• Industry Showcase: Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024

We recommend you read through the informational brochure at https://www.boostplatform.org under the resources tab.