Hydropower Testing Network (HyTN) Round 2 — No-Cost Technical Assistance Vouchers for Small Businesses BD-011
Summary
AI-generated · Jul 21, 2026No-cost technical assistance vouchers are available to qualifying small businesses through the Hydropower Testing Network (HyTN) to support hydropower development, testing, and analysis. Three capabilities are offered in this round: HyTN-49 covers integrated planning, geotechnical analysis, valuation, and optimization for hydropower, hydro-hybrids, non-powered dams, and irrigation canals; HyTN-50 covers interconnection analysis, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and governor performance assessment for interconnection studies, HIL testing, and governor evaluation; HyTN-73 covers HydroSHIELD hydro-powered assessment services.
To participate, identify the capability that best aligns with your project, then register through the program’s application portal, providing a brief description of your project and company and ranking your top three voucher selections. The scope of work for each capability is broad and developed collaboratively between INL and the recipient, and projects that fit the general scope of any listed capability may be eligible. Registration deadlines and full capability descriptions are available via the links in the notice.
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is offering no-cost technical assistance to qualifying small businesses through the Hydropower Testing Network (HyTN) voucher program. Selected recipients will receive laboratory services from INL in support of hydropower development, testing, and analysis, funded through a U.S. Department of Energy voucher initiative. Three capabilities are available in this round: HyTN-49 Integrated Planning, Geotechnical Analysis, Valuation, and Optimization Services covering hydropower, hydro-hybrids, non-powered dams, and irrigation canals. HyTN-50 Interconnection Analysis, Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing, and Governor Performance Assessment Services covering hydropower interconnection studies, HIL testing, and governor performance evaluation. HyTN-73 HydroSHIELD Hydropower Assessment Hydropower assessment services under the HydroSHIELD capability. HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Interested small businesses should identify the capability that best aligns with their project needs, then register through the program's application portal. Applicants will provide a brief description of their project and company purpose, and rank their top three voucher selections in order of priority. The scope of work for each capability is intentionally broad and is developed collaboratively between INL and the selected recipient. Projects that align with the general scope of any listed capability may be eligible for support. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 23rd ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Full capability descriptions and registration are available through the links provided with this notice.
From Special Notice posted on Jul 20, 2026Notice history
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