- The DOE announced 278 projects selected under the Genesis Mission RFA, spanning all 50 states, to accelerate breakthroughs in energy, discovery science, and national security.
- These projects aim to double America's scientific productivity by integrating DOE's scientific capabilities, advanced AI, high-performance computing, and top researchers.
- The selected projects include 87 led by national labs, 168 by universities, 19 by companies, and 4 by nonprofits, involving 342 participating institutions.
- Key focus areas include nuclear energy, critical mineral extraction, intelligent chip design, and commercial fusion energy.
- The largest project is a three-year, $60 million investment in nuclear energy, using AI to deliver nuclear facilities faster, safer, and more cost-effectively.
- Awardees will access the Genesis Mission Platform, featuring AI agent frameworks, advanced models, and high-performance computing resources.