Quantum Computing for Computational Chemistry (QC3)
ID: 356836Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (DOE-ARPAE)

Award Range

$250K - $10M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356836
Timeline
    Description

    The Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Quantum Computing for Computational Chemistry (QC3)" aimed at harnessing quantum computing to enhance energy innovation. This program seeks to support research and development of scalable quantum computing approaches that can significantly outperform classical computing methods in computational chemistry and materials science, with the goal of achieving improvements in speed, accuracy, or problem size by a factor of 100. The initiative is critical for addressing complex energy-related challenges, as classical computers struggle with simulating quantum systems effectively. The total estimated funding for this program is $30 million, with individual awards ranging from $250,000 to $10 million, and applications are due by November 21, 2024. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact ARPA-E at ARPA-E-CO@hq.doe.gov.

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    ARPA-E-CO@hq.doe.gov
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