; (B) an institution of higher education; (C) a research facility; (D) a multi-institutional collaboration; or (E) another appropriate entity or combination of any of the entities specified in subparagraphs (A) through (D). (c) Carbon capture facilities demonstration program (1) Establishment As part of the program established under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall establish a demonstration program under which the Secretary shall, through a competitive, merit-reviewed process, enter into cooperative agreements with entities that submit applications pursuant to paragraph (4) for demonstration or pilot projects to construct and operate, by not later than September 30, 2025, up to five facilities to capture carbon dioxide from qualifying electric generation facilities. The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, provide technical assistance to any entity seeking to enter into such a cooperative agreement in obtaining any necessary permits and licenses to demonstrate qualifying technologies. (2) Cooperative agreements The Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement under this subsection with industry stakeholders, including any such industry stakeholder operating in partnership with National Laboratories, institutions of higher education, multi-institutional collaborations, and other appropriate entities. (3) Goals Each demonstration or pilot project carried out pursuant to the demonstration program under this subsection shall— (A) be designed to further the development of qualifying technologies that may be used by a qualifying electric generation facility; (B) be financed in part by the private sector; (C) if necessary, secure agreements for the offtake of carbon dioxide emissions captured by qualifying technologies during the project