The goal of the DOE's Phase 0 Assistance Program is to increase the number of high quality Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications from underrepresented, minority or women-owned, advanced technology, small businesses. This is accomplished through mentoring, SBIR/STTR proposal preparation assistance, market research, application support, as well technical and intellectual property consultation - all available to qualified small businesses at no charge.