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42 U.S.C. § 19311 — Clean Energy Technology University Prize competition

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42 U.S.C. § 19311 — Clean Energy Technology University Prize competition

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**(a) Definitions** In this section: (1) **Eligible entity** — The term “eligible entity” means a nonprofit entity, an institution of higher education, or an entity working with one or more institutions of higher education. (2) **Minority-serving institution** — The term “minority-serving institution” means an institution described in [section 1067q(a) of title 20](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1067q/a&num=0&edition=prelim). **(b) In general** The Secretary shall establish a program, known as the “Clean Energy Technology University Prize”, to award funding for eligible entities to carry out regional and one national clean energy technology prize competitions, under [section 3719 of title 15](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section3719&num=0&edition=prelim). In carrying out such prize competitions, students shall compete to develop a business model for furthering the commercial application of an innovative clean energy technology. **(c) Training funding** In carrying out this program, the Secretary may provide funding to train participating students in skills needed for the successful commercial application of clean energy technologies, including through virtual training sessions. **(d) Prioritization** In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall prioritize awarding grants to eligible entities that work with students at minority-serving institutions. **(e) Coordination** In carrying out this program, the Secretary shall coordinate and partner with other clean energy technology prize competitions. In doing so, the Secretary may develop and disseminate best practices for administering prize competitions under this section. **(f) Report** In accordance with [section 16391a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section16391a&num=0&edition=prelim), the Secretary shall report annually on the progress and implementation of the program established under section (b). **(g) Evaluation** In accordance with [section 16391a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section16391a&num=0&edition=prelim), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate an evaluation on the long-term outcomes of the program established under this section and the progress towards achieving the purposes of the program in subsection (b). **(h) Authorization of appropriations** There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the activities authorized in this section $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.

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15 U.S.C. § 3719 — Prize competitions

**(a) Definitions** In this section: (1) **Agency** — The term “agency” means a Federal agency. (2) **Director** — The term “Director” means the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. (3) **Federal agency** — The term “Federal agency” has the meaning given under [section 3703 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section3703&num=0&edition=prelim), except that term shall not include any agency of the legislative branch of the Federal Government. (4) **Head of an agency** — The term “head of an agency” means the head of a Federal agency. **(b) In general** Each head of an agency, or the heads of multiple agencies in cooperation, may carry out a program to award prizes competitively to stimulate innovation that has the potential to advance the mission of the respective agency. **(c) Prize competitions** For purposes of this section, a prize competition may be 1 or more of the following types of activities: (1) A point solution prize that rewards and spurs the development of solutions for a particular, well-defined problem. (2) An exposition prize competition that helps identify and promote a broad range of ideas and practices that may not otherwise attract attention, facilitating further development of the idea or practice by third parties. (3) Participation prize competitions that create value during and after the competition by encouraging contestants to change their behavior or develop new skills that may have beneficial effects during and after the competition. (4) Such other types of prize competitions as each head of an agency considers appropriate to stimulate innovation that has the potential to advance the mission of the respective agency. **(d) Topics** In selecting topics for prize compet

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42 U.S.C. § 16391a — Improved technology transfer of energy technologies

**(a) Office of Technology Transitions** (1) **Establishment** — There is established within the Department an Office of Technology Transitions (referred to in this section as the “Office”). (2) **Mission** — The mission of the Office shall be— (A) to expand the commercial impact of the research investments of the Department; and (B) to focus on commercializing technologies that support the missions of the Department, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants. (3) **Goals** (A) *In general* — In carrying out the mission and activities of the Office, the Chief Commercialization Officer appointed under paragraph (4) shall, with respect to commercialization activities, meet all of the goals described in subparagraph (B). (B) *Goals described* — The goals referred to in subparagraph (A) are the following: (i) Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants. (ii) Ensuring economic competitiveness. (iii) Enhancement of domestic energy security and national security. (iv) Enhancement of domestic jobs. (v) Improvement of energy efficiency. (vi) Any other goals to support the transfer of technology developed by Department-funded programs to the private sector, as consistent with missions of the Department. (4) **Chief Commercialization Officer** (A) *In general* — The Office shall be headed by an officer, who shall be known as the “Chief Commercialization Officer”, and who shall report directly to, and be appointed by, the Secretary. (B) *Principal advisor* — The Chief Commercialization Officer shall be the principal advisor to the Secretary on all matters relating to technology transfer and commercialization. (C) *Qualifications* — The Chief Commercialization Officer shall be an individual

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42 U.S.C. § 19311 — Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Pro-

Page 9356 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 19311 tion $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10715, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1703.) SUBPART 2—SUPPORTING TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AT THE NATIONAL LABORATORIES § 19311. Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Pro- gram (a) In general The Secretary shall competitively award grants to National Laboratories for the purpose of establishing or supporting Lab-Embedded En- trepreneurship Programs. (b) Purposes The purposes of such programs are to provide entrepreneurial fellows with access to National Laboratory research facilities, National Labora- tory expertise, and mentorship to perform re- search and development and gain expertise that may be required or beneficial for the commer- cial application of research ideas. (c) Entrepreneurial fellows An entrepreneurial fellow participating in a program described in subsection (a) shall be pro- vided with— (1) opportunities for entrepreneurial train- ing, professional development, and exposure to leaders from academia, industry, government, and finance who may serve as advisors to or partners of the fellow; (2) financial and technical support for re- search, development, and commercial applica- tion activities; (3) fellowship awards to cover costs of living, health insurance, and travel stipends for the duration of the fellowship; and (4) any other resources determined appro- priate by the Secretary. (d) Program activities Each National Laboratory that receives fund- ing under this section shall support entrepre- neurial fellows by providing— (1) access to facilities and expertise within the National Laboratory; (2) engagement with external stakeholders; and (3) market and customer development oppor- tuni

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