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Inspiring Generations of New Innovators to Impact Technologies in Energy 2026 (IGNIITE 2026)

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DE-FOA-0003624Grant

Submission Closed08/26/2026, 01:30:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The INSPIRING GENERATIONS OF NEW INNOVATORS TO IMPACT TECHNOLOGIES IN ENERGY 2026 (IGNIITE 2026) program is a funding opportunity issued by the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) under solicitation number DE-FOA-0003624, aimed at supporting early-career researchers focused on transformative energy technology innovations. This program encourages the submission of high-risk, high-reward research projects that have the potential to create entirely new learning curves in energy technology, thereby offering disruptive solutions capable of significantly impacting the energy sector. Eligible applicants must be early-career innovators, and selected awardees will not only receive funding but also engage in mentorship, collaborative events, and interactions with investors and government stakeholders to facilitate the translation of cutting-edge ideas into impactful technologies. The program emphasizes applied research and experimental development projects, especially those that demonstrate proof-of-concept or exploratory efforts in energy technology areas not currently supported by ARPA-E. The broad technical scope invites ideas with the potential to substantially contribute to ARPA-E’s goals, including improving energy security, reducing emissions, increasing efficiency, managing nuclear waste, and enhancing infrastructure resilience. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the ARPA-E eXCHANGE platform by May 29, 2026, and comply with federal regulations governing cooperative agreements and grants. This initiative reflects ARPA-E’s mission to maintain U.S. technological leadership by funding breakthrough research that addresses critical energy challenges and fosters the development of disruptive technologies poised to reshape the energy marketplace.

General Info

ARPA-E funds early-career researchers for high-risk energy innovations, promoting mentorship and collaboration.

Agency

Department Of Energy → Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

ARPA-E Business Assurances and Disclosures Form

11 pages · business-assurances-disclosures-form

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IGNIITE 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity DE-FOA-0003624

56 pages · nofo

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IGNIITE 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity DE-FOA-0003624

56 pages · nofo

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ARPA-E Funding Opportunity Exchange Download Stopped Notice

1 page · other

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ARPA-E Transparency of Foreign Connections Disclosure and Certification Form

1 page · other

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DOE ARPA-E Download Stopped - Too Many Clicks

1 page · other

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DOE ARPA-E Funding Exchange download notice

1 page · special-notice

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DOE ARPA-E Funding Exchange - Download Stopped Notice

1 page · special-notice

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DOE ARPA-E Funding Opportunity Exchange: Download Stopped

1 page · special-notice

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DOE ARPA-E Funding Opportunity Exchange Download Stopped Notice

1 page · special-notice

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DOE ARPA-E Funding Opportunity Exchange download stopped page

1 page · other

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IGNIITE 2026 Concept Paper Template - Download Stopped Notice

1 page · other

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IGNIITE 2026 Full Application NOFO

1 page · other

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SF-424: Application for Federal Assistance and SF-LLL: Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedApr 23

Solicitation

Response DeadlineAug 26

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/26/2026, 01:30:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy

Contacts2 people available

OfficeUSA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy

Office AddressUSA

Contacts

ARPA-E eXCHANGE Help

contact@example.gov

ARPA-E Contracting Officer

contact@example.gov

Full Description

NOFO Modification 01 posted and Invite/Not Invite letters sent July 27, 2026.

The objective of the Inspiring Generations of New Innovators to Impact Technologies in Energy (IGNIITE) 2026 program is to support early-career innovators seeking to convert disruptive and unconventional ideas into impactful new technologies across the full spectrum of energy applications. The program aims to empower these early-career scientists and engineers in becoming independent researchers and unleashing their creativity to address the urgent energy-related challenges our society currently faces. In addition to funding research efforts, IGNIITE 2026 will include dedicated events, meetings, and mentorship activities. This program will help ensure that the United States (U.S.) maintains its technological leadership in the development and deployment of advanced energy technologies.

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