– Realizing Accelerated Manufacturing and Production for Clean Energy Technologies
Can you apply?
This grant is for clean energy companies developing innovative technologies at the Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) stage. Applicants must have achieved a full-scale prototype and be transitioning from one-off production to pilot production. Companies with established production lines are not eligible. Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) 8 is the target advancement stage. The program operates in California and supports emerging clean energy entrepreneurs.
Eligible applicants are typically for-profit companies or startups in the clean energy sector. The solicitation focuses on companies ready to scale from prototype to limited production. Geographic focus is California only. Activities include moving from customized prototypes to initial mass production capabilities.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
This grant is for clean energy companies developing innovative technologies at the Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) stage. Applicants must have achieved a full-scale prototype and be transitioning from one-off production to pilot production. Companies with established production lines are not eligible. Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) 8 is the target advancement stage. The program operates in California and supports emerging clean energy entrepreneurs.
Eligible applicants are typically for-profit companies or startups in the clean energy sector. The solicitation focuses on companies ready to scale from prototype to limited production. Geographic focus is California only. Activities include moving from customized prototypes to initial mass production capabilities.
Program description
The purpose of this solicitation is to provide financial assistance to help clean energy entrepreneurs successfully advance their emerging best-of-class innovative technology to the Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) stage. LRIP is the first step in making the transition from highly customized hand-built prototypes, which are used for performance testing and vetting the production process, to the final mass-produced end product produced in the Full-Rate Production phase. This solicitation is targeting companies with emerging best-of-class innovative technologies that have achieved an established full-scale prototype and are seeking to move from one-off production to a pilot production line. Companies with established production lines for their proposed emerging technology are not eligible for this solicitation. This solicitation is part of the California Energy Commission’s ongoing strategy to foster and support clean energy entrepreneurship across the state. This solicitation will provide funding to help clean energy start-up companies reach a Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) 8.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for clean energy companies developing innovative technologies at the Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) stage. Applicants must have achieved a full-scale prototype and be transitioning from one-off production to pilot production. Companies with established production lines are not eligible. Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) 8 is the target advancement stage. The program operates in California and supports emerging clean energy entrepreneurs.
Eligible applicants are typically for-profit companies or startups in the clean energy sector. The solicitation focuses on companies ready to scale from prototype to limited production. Geographic focus is California only. Activities include moving from customized prototypes to initial mass production capabilities.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Program contact
- 📧 Crystal.Willis@energy.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-827-9294
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 38 | 6 | 16% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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