DOE Selects 278 Projects in Record-Breaking Genesis Mission to Accelerate AI-Driven Scientific Discovery Across All 50 States
Summary
The U.S. Department of Energy selects 278 projects under its record-breaking Genesis Mission, spanning all 50 states and 342 institutions, to accelerate AI-driven scientific discovery in energy, national security, and beyond, with the largest single award being a $60 million investment in AI-powered nuclear energy research.
Key Points
- The U.S. Department of Energy selects 278 projects under the Genesis Mission, the largest response to a funding opportunity in DOE history, spanning all 50 states and involving 342 participating institutions.
- The selected projects aim to accelerate AI-driven scientific discovery across energy, national security, and discovery science, with the largest single award being a $60 million, three-year investment focused on using AI to advance nuclear energy.
- Awardees gain access to the Genesis Mission Platform, which includes AI agent frameworks, advanced AI models, and high-performance computing resources across DOE National Laboratories to rapidly develop and test new scientific workflows.