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Energy Department Announces New Genesis Mission Awards to Accelerate Scientific Capability

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Briefings

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded $159 million for 12 Phase II Genesis Mission projects to accelerate scientific discovery using AI and advanced computing. Selected projects span fusion energy, quantum computing, particle physics, and geothermal research, with 14 total Phase II projects and 6 Phase I awards announced. Under Secretary for Science Dr. Darío Gil emphasized the mission's role in turning AI into transformative scientific capability. The awards build on earlier Genesis Mission selections from July 2026.

Key points

• The Department of Energy awarded $159 million for 12 Phase II Genesis Mission projects focused on AI and advanced computing to accelerate scientific research across fusion, quantum, and energy sectors.
• Six additional Phase I awards were announced alongside the Phase II grants, bringing the total Phase II portfolio to 14 projects with 12 new selections led by institutions including Harvard, MIT, and Fermilab.

Context and limitations

Phase II project details are limited to the 12 specific awards listed; Phase I project specifics are not detailed in this source. The announcement date is October 2026, and the Genesis Mission's full scope beyond these projects remains unverified.

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