Virtual Partner Pitch Program

The virtual Partner Pitch Program (vP3) provides Phase II awardees with the opportunity to be promoted to potential strategic partners/investors and to potentially brief them in a non-threatening environment (virtually).

The FY25 vP3 is preparing to launch!  All active DOE-funded SBIR/STTR Phase II, IIA, IIB and IIC awardees are eligible to participate.  Interested? Register to attend an informational webinar on Tuesday, January 14th at 2PM Eastern.

Prior to the live pitch session, participating Phase II awardees receive coaching and practice presenting their pitch. New in FY25, Phase Shift coaches will provide mentoring and support for the program.

While the DOE Office of SBIR/STTR programs will invite relevant stakeholders to attend the pitch sessions, there is no guarantee of attendance and/or resultant partnership. It will be up to the individual participants to nurture and develop strategic relationships between interested parties. Fortunately, the SBIR Partnering Platform makes this much easier. Over 130 DOE-funded Phase II awardees have participated in the vP3 since it launched in 2023.  Partners, visit the platform to search for pitches of interest and request access to the pitch recording.

Questions – Reach out to Carol Rabke, Tech to Market Advisor - Partnering.

DOE Disclaimer: DOE is not endorsing, sponsoring, or otherwise evaluating the qualifications of the individuals and organizations that attend as potential partners.