TechWerx is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)-funded innovation hub that connects DOE with organizations and experts across industry, academia, small business, nonprofits, and other sectors to accelerate collaboration and advance DOE mission priorities.
TechWerx is administered by RTI International through a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) with DOE. Through TechWerx, DOE can engage a broad ecosystem of innovators and organizations, develop partnerships, and administer programs and opportunities in support of DOE missions.
TechWerx welcomes organizations and individuals with capabilities relevant to DOE missions, including businesses of all sizes, universities and research institutions, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, investors, workforce organizations, and other members of the energy, science, technology, and national security ecosystem.
Joining the TechWerx network helps you stay connected to DOE-related opportunities, events, and other ways to engage. Members can receive updates relevant to their areas of interest and learn about new opportunities as they become available.
TechWerx supports a range of DOE-sponsored opportunities and activities across science and innovation, energy, economic competitiveness, security, and other DOE mission areas. Opportunities may vary by sponsoring DOE office and may include funding opportunities, challenges, partnership opportunities, events, and other forms of engagement.
Visit our Opportunities page to see current opportunities and learn how to participate.
There is no cost to join the TechWerx network.
Eligibility varies by opportunity and may depend on factors such as organization type, technical capabilities, or other requirements established by the sponsoring DOE program office. Review the eligibility requirements for each opportunity before applying.
A Partnership Intermediary Agreement, or PIA, is an agreement between a federal agency and a non-federal intermediary that can help the agency expand outreach, engage nontraditional partners, build partnerships, and support technology transfer and related activities.
DOE uses PIAs as one mechanism to connect with a broader innovation ecosystem, including small businesses, startups, universities, manufacturers, nonprofits, and other organizations.
TechWerx is administered by RTI International through a PIA with DOE.
For TechWerx opportunities, organizations selected to perform work enter into a Business-to-Business (B2B) Agreement with RTI International. The B2B Agreement establishes the terms and conditions governing the work and incorporates the project's Statement of Effort and other applicable project requirements. The specific agreement and requirements may vary depending on the DOE-sponsored opportunity.
Yes. A template of the TechWerx B2B Agreement is available for prospective applicants and selectees to review in advance.
View the TechWerx B2B Agreement Template
The template is provided for informational purposes. Specific terms and conditions may vary by opportunity, and certain provisions required by DOE may not be negotiable.
Join the TechWerx network to receive updates about new opportunities, events, and other developments relevant to your areas of interest.
You can also regularly visit the TechWerx Opportunities page for current opportunities.