High-Performance Computing for Energy Innovation Program: Collaboration for U.S. Manufacturers
ID: HPC4EIFall24SolicitationType: Solicitation
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFLLNS – DOE CONTRACTORLivermore, CA, 94551, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesT (54171)

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AJ12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5edcfaa1bdd04ba8a2260c589a5a6e46/view
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    The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking qualified industry partners to participate in the High-Performance Computing for Energy Innovation (HPC4EI) program, which aims to facilitate short-term collaborative projects with U.S. manufacturers to address energy efficiency and decarbonization challenges. The program encompasses two main areas: High-Performance Computing for Manufacturing (HPC4Mfg), focused on improving manufacturing processes and energy technologies, and High-Performance Computing for Materials (HPC4Mtls), aimed at developing materials for challenging environments. Selected projects may receive funding of up to $400,000, contingent upon a 20% contribution from non-federal sources, with an emphasis on partnerships that promote diversity and equitable access to HPC resources. Interested parties can contact Aaron Fisher at fisher47@llnl.gov or 925-422-3950 for more information, and are encouraged to submit concept papers and full proposals as part of the solicitation process.

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    Aaron Fisher
    (925) 422-3950
    fisher47@llnl.gov
    HPC4EI
    hpc4ei@llnl.gov
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    The High-Performance Computing for Energy Innovation (HPC4EI) program facilitates short-term collaborative projects between U.S. manufacturers and the Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories, aiming to leverage high-performance computing (HPC) to address energy efficiency and decarbonization challenges. These projects encompass two focal areas: HPC for Manufacturing (HPC4Mfg), which improves manufacturing processes and energy technologies' efficiency, and HPC for Materials (HPC4Mtls), which advances the development of materials for challenging environments. Eligible participants include U.S. manufacturers and supportive organizations, with an emphasis on diverse collaborative efforts with institutions from disadvantaged communities to promote equitable access to HPC resources. Projects may receive up to $400,000, contingent upon a 20% industry contribution from non-federal sources. Both Phase I and II projects are encouraged, emphasizing the further application of successful HPC technologies in industrial settings. The program showcases the DOE's commitment to utilizing advanced computing resources to drive innovations that can significantly impact the national energy landscape while fostering collaboration across sectors. The solicitation process requires submission of concept papers and full proposals, evaluated based on the project's technical merit, feasibility, relevance to HPC, and anticipated national impact in terms of energy savings and emissions reductions.
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