Inspiring Generations of New Innovators to Impact Technologies in Energy (IGNIITE) 2025
ID: 356730Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (DOE-ARPAE)

Award Range

$1 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356730

Additional Information

https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov
Timeline
    Description

    The Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Inspiring Generations of New Innovators to Impact Technologies in Energy (IGNIITE) 2025," aimed at supporting early-career innovators in developing transformative energy technologies. This initiative seeks to empower a new generation of researchers to propose high-impact, disruptive projects across various energy technology areas, including electricity generation and carbon capture, with a focus on addressing urgent energy challenges while maintaining U.S. technological leadership. With an estimated total program funding of $10 million, ARPA-E plans to award approximately 20 grants, with individual awards ranging from $1 to $500,000. Interested applicants must submit concept papers by November 15, 2024, and can find additional information and application guidelines on the ARPA-E eXCHANGE website or by contacting ARPA-E at arpa-e-co@hq.doe.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    arpa-e-co@hq.doe.gov
    Files
    Title
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    IGNIITE.pdf
    The Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for its IGNIITE 2025 program, aimed at supporting early-career innovators in developing transformative energy technologies. With approximately $10 million available, the initiative targets projects that can significantly contribute to energy security and environmental goals. Eligible applicants include U.S. citizens and permanent residents who have completed their doctoral degrees within the last eight years. The program encourages applications across diverse energy technology areas, including electricity generation, carbon capture, and industrial efficiency. Participants must engage in a mandatory two-year Summer Program focusing on professional development and networking. The overarching goal is to empower a new generation of innovators to address urgent energy challenges while maintaining U.S. technological leadership. Concept Papers must be submitted by November 15, 2024, followed by full applications later in the process. The deadline for program questions and submissions reflect a structured timeline aimed at fostering competitive, high-impact energy solutions that could lead to market disruptions and new learning curves in technology deployment.
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