DOE awards $159M to bring scientific AI into fusion, chip design and quantum research

On October 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy announced $159 million for 12 new Phase II projects under its Genesis Mission, plus six additional Phase I awards. The first-year cohort now totals 297 projects, while the broader Phase II portfolio contains 14 projects, including GridFM 2.0 and Prometheus.

• $159M funds 12 Phase II projects and six Phase I awards
• Genesis Mission's first-year cohort totals 297 projects
• Phase II portfolio has 14 projects, including GridFM 2.0 and Prometheus
• Scope spans SPARC fusion, geothermal, rare earths and quantum computing