ARPA-E

ARPA-E just announced $36M in funding to recover critical resources from wastewater. “RECOVER is an ambitious program focused on retrieving high-value materials from wastewater, a largely untapped resource,” said ARPA-E Director Dr. Evelyn Wang. “RECOVER technologies will transform waste streams into critical materials sources that commoditize the vast volumes of wastewater flowing through our systems and strengthen our energy security.” Technologies supported by the RECOVER program will focus on selectively recovering ammonia and critical metals from domestic wastewater systems at a competitive market price. Discover more about this program and how to submit a concept paper here: https://bit.ly/3AFm1je.

Interested in bridging technical innovation and market strategy? ARPA-E is seeking motivated grad students with a strong mix of technical and business skills to join the 2025 Summer Scholars program. This paid position offers the unique opportunity to support our Tech-to-Market (T2M) team by helping define commercialization pathways for groundbreaking energy technologies and identify technical whitespaces for ARPA-E. Join the T2M team on Monday, December 2, for an informational webinar where you can learn more about the program and ask questions before applying. Register here: https://lnkd.in/djgpj8bK Deadline to apply for the program is Monday, January 6, 2025.

ICYMI: ARPA-E is investing $35M to develop a new generation of catalysts that will decarbonize industrial processes and enable the creation of low-emission chemicals and fuels. Through the CATALCHEM-E program, ARPA-E aims to couple AI with self-driving labs to create disruptive workflows, ultimately dropping development times from a decade to a year. If you have an innovative idea to accelerate the development of industrial catalysts, submit a concept paper by the deadline on Tuesday, December 17, at 9:30 AM ET: https://bit.ly/3AQkl6f.

Do you want to be part of the next generation directing the future of energy? ARPA-E is seeking undergrad STEM students from Minority Serving Institutions with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for innovation for the INTEREST internship program. Imagine working alongside top-tier innovators turning outlier ideas into-world-leading industries. This is not just an internship; it's an opportunity to hone transferable skills that turn ideas into reality. Jumpstart your career in energy with ARPA-E next summer. Be sure to submit an application for INTEREST by the deadline on Monday, December 2, at 8:00 AM ET: https://bit.ly/40vNQFa.

ARPA-E's QC3 program aims to harness the power of quantum computing to transform chemistry and materials science into a fully predictive tool for energy innovation. If you have a quantum solution that can help us solve high-impact problems in chemistry and materials science, submit a concept paper for QC3 by the deadline this Thursday, November 21, at 9:30 AM ET: https://bit.ly/3APTHur.

ICYMI: ARPA-E is investing $38M to make the nation’s power grid more robust to support American-made energy for all. DC-GRIDS projects will eliminate current barriers to widespread adoption of a multi-terminal high-voltage direct current (MT-HVDC) grid, which would more than triple the capacity of existing transmission infrastructure. If you have an innovative idea that can lead the charge toward a more resilient energy grid, submit a concept paper for DC-GRIDS today: https://bit.ly/3YTT8cf.

We’re excited for ARPA-E Director Dr. Evelyn Wang to present at ASME's IMECE, November 17–21, in Portland, OR. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn at one of the largest mechanical engineering events in the world: https://lnkd.in/evwsVF89.

?? ARPA-E just announced $35M to combine AI with autonomous labs to accelerate industrial decarbonization. “Catalysts are a critical piece of many industrial processes, but they can take up to a decade to develop at scale,” said ARPA-E Director Dr. Evelyn Wang. “CATALCHEM-E will drastically reduce development times to create more sustainable fuels, chemicals, and materials.” CATALCHEM-E is seeking innovative methods to rapidly speed up the discovery and development of industrial catalysts. Learn more about CATALCHEM-E and submit a concept paper today: https://lnkd.in/eMNSdCc8.

ICYMI: ARPA-E announced $36M for 13 projects to drive innovation and sustainability in EV battery technology. Learn how these projects are supporting the creation of a truly circular domestic battery supply chain: https://bit.ly/4e6rYDl. #ARPAECIRCULAR

Calling all grad students: applications are now open for the 2025 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit Student Program, designed to accelerate your impact in energy innovation. This program offers you the chance to explore emerging technologies, pitch bold ideas to a high-profile audience, and build connections that will shape your future. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your career and ideas. Learn more and apply now: https://bit.ly/320R2ZP. #ARPAE25