Seeding Critical Advances for Leading Energy Technologies with Untapped Potential (SCALEUP) Ready is an ambitious federal grant program designed to transition emerging energy technologies from prototype to commercial scale. The initiative targets startups and R&D institutions with innovations in renewable energy, storage, grid integration, and carbon capture. Grantees receive funding to de-risk deployment, build pilot projects, and attract private investment. By closing the commercialization gap, SCALEUP Ready accelerates the market entry of clean energy solutions vital to U.S. climate goals.