The document describes a new pilot program from the Department of Energy (DOE) aimed at increasing the number of successful start-ups launched from DOE National Laboratories. The program offers template option agreements for DOE patents that reduce transaction costs for start-ups by lowering fees and deferring patent costs. It provides an upfront $1,000 fee, 12-month option agreements and the ability to obtain options on a portfolio of up to 3 patents from a single laboratory. The goal is to double the number of successful start-ups from DOE National Labs between fiscal years 2009 and 2021.