The SCALEUP Ready program by ARPA-E aims to support the scaling of innovative energy technologies that have shown promise in earlier stages of development. The goal is to help these technologies overcome technical and commercial challenges to reach a stage where they can be manufactured and deployed at a commercial scale. This program is particularly focused on technologies that have already received ARPA-E funding and need further support to avoid being left behind in their development.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that have previously received ARPA-E funding for energy technologies and are now looking to scale these technologies to a commercial level. The program is open to a wide range of applicants, as the eligibility is unrestricted.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Submitting applications through means other than ARPA-E eXCHANGE
- Proposing projects not previously funded by ARPA-E
- Lack of cost-sharing or matching funds
- Inability to demonstrate potential for commercial scalability
- Failure to address technical and financial uncertainties
What You May Need
- Registration with ARPA-E eXCHANGE
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of previous ARPA-E funding
- Cost-sharing or matching funds documentation
- Technical and commercial scalability plan
- Extended performance data
- Manufacturability and reliability validation
- Integration plan with broader systems
- ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide
- Frequently Asked Questions document
Cautions
- Ensure all submissions are made through ARPA-E eXCHANGE.
- Cost-sharing is required, so plan your budget accordingly.
- Projects should demonstrate clear potential for commercial scalability.
- Be prepared to manage technical and financial risks.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
This grant is for organizations that have previously received ARPA-E funding for energy technologies and are now looking to scale these technologies to a commercial level. The program is open to a wide range of applicants, as the eligibility is unrestricted.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that have previously received ARPA-E funding for energy technologies and are now looking to scale these technologies to a commercial level. The program is open to a wide range of applicants, as the eligibility is unrestricted.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Submitting applications through means other than ARPA-E eXCHANGE
- Proposing projects not previously funded by ARPA-E
- Lack of cost-sharing or matching funds
- Inability to demonstrate potential for commercial scalability
- Failure to address technical and financial uncertainties
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to scale energy technologies that have shown promise in earlier stages. This includes translating bench-scale performance to commercial scale, integrating with broader systems, providing extended performance data, and validating manufacturability and reliability. The ultimate aim is to prepare these technologies for commercial deployment.
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2024
- Deadline
- Sep 29, 2029(1204 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 29, 2029
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with ARPA-E eXCHANGE
- Download and review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Gather proof of previous ARPA-E funding
- Document cost-sharing or matching funds
- Develop a technical and commercial scalability plan
- Collect extended performance data
- Validate manufacturability and reliability
- Plan for integration with broader systems
- Submit application through ARPA-E eXCHANGE