Opportunity Title:
Fusion Innovation Research Engine (FIRE) Collaboratives
Funder/Agency:
Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science (SC)
Opportunity Number:
DE-FOA-0003361
Description:
The Department of Energy (DOE) Fusion Energy Science (FES) program is embarking on a transformative initiative aimed at creating a fusion innovation ecosystem, the “Fusion Innovation Research Engine (FIRE)”, by forming virtual, centrally managed teams called “Collaboratives”, that have a collective goal of bridging FES’s basic science research programs and growing fusion industries, including the activities supported under the FES milestone-based fusion development program.
At its core, FIRE represents a departure from traditional science programs. It is structured as a framework comprised of Collaboratives with the purpose of bridging the gap between foundational science and practical application. These Collaboratives are envisioned as dynamic hubs of innovation, driving advancements in fusion energy research in collaboration with both public and private entities.
FES envisions the ecosystem surrounding the Collaboratives as a facilitator for collaboration and coordination with the basic science research program and other stakeholders, creating an engine for innovation. FIRE hopes to foster synergy and alignment of goals, accelerating progress towards the realization of fusion energy as a clean, sustainable power source. Moreover, this initiative aims to create new economic opportunities, bolster US-based manufacturing and supply chains, and enable the development of technologies crucial for national security, energy security, and defense.
Eligibility:
Unrestricted
Award Details:
Total Amount Available:
$180,000,000
Maximum Award:
$5,000,000
Minimum Award:
$2,000,000
Deadline:
Pre-Applications Due July 09, 2024
Applications Due August 27, 2024
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