The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has granted three of its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Small Business Technology Transfer (STRR) proposals SBIR-STTR FY16 Phase I Release 2 awards, targeting advances in solid-state lighting products and components. Lucent Optics Inc.’s ultrathin flexible LED lighting panels, Lumisyn LLC’s LED downconverter phosphor chips with nanocrystals, and InnoSys Inc.’s next-generation installation/configuration software platform and novel luminaire were selected for the technical and commercial feasibility of their innovative solid-state lighting product or component. The devices were chosen because of their direct link to the price and performance goals itemized in the agency’s R&D plan. The SBIR-STTR program within the DOE Office of Science seeks to increase the participation of small businesses in federally sponsored innovative and novel research and development.