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New funding opportunity: ARPA-E just announced $18M to develop groundbreaking thermal technologies to reduce energy loss in buildings. “Part of ARPA-E’s mission is to enhance U.S. economic security through the development of new energy technologies,” said ARPA-E Director Evelyn Wang. “Better thermal performance in windows means lower utility costs and carbon dioxide emissions, and I am excited to see the technologies the GLASING projects develop to achieve their goals.” Help us revolutionize building efficiency with next-gen window technology through GLASING. Learn more and submit a Concept Paper today: https://lnkd.in/ehD39qgn.

📣 This just in: registration is now open for the 2025 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit! Join energy innovators from March 17-19, 2025, in Washington D.C., to Forge the Future. Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/dWxW3-h. #ARPAE25 

Niron Magnetics, Inc. is commercializing the world’s first high-performance, low-cost, rare-earth-free permanent magnets with support from ARPA-E's SCALEUP program. Their Clean Earth Magnets, made from abundant iron and nitrogen, significantly reduce environmental impact and dependence on scarce materials, offering a sustainable solution for technologies critical to the U.S. energy transition.  ARPA-E Deputy Director for Technology Dr. Daniel Cunningham attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Nion's commercial pilot plant in Minneapolis, Minnesota, seeing firsthand how these powerful magnets are being scaled for commercialization. #ARPAESCALEUP support was a major milestone in Niron’s journey, and it could be in yours too. Check out the new rolling funding opportunity under SCALEUP Ready: https://lnkd.in/dd82A7jY. #ARPAEontheRoad  

New Blog post: ARPA-E awardee Zap Energy announced the commencement of operations for Century, their new high-rep-rate, liquid-metal-cooled fusion test platform, and closed a $130M Series D funding round. Read more about their plans for their fresh capital influx in the latest ARPA-E investor update here: https://lnkd.in/em5RRWhi.

The quantum era of energy innovation has arrived: ARPA-E just announced $30M to develop quantum solutions to some of the most urgent challenges in energy. “Computer simulations of chemistry and materials drive energy R&D, but classical computing has limits on the complexity it can replicate.” said ARPA-E Director Dr. Evelyn Wang. “QC3 projects will harness the power of quantum computing to exceed those limits and provide researchers with the tools to solve high-impact problems in energy.” Learn more about this groundbreaking program here: https://lnkd.in/e8tfsQtc.

NEXT WEEK: Stop by ARPA-E's Startup Pavilion Booth #2021 at VERGE 24 from October 29-31, in San Jose, CA.    Over 200 startups will be showcasing their work and impact to investors, corporate partners and government leaders at the Startup Pavilion, including ARPA-E-funded projects led by AeroShield Materials, InventWood, Ion Storage Systems, SkyCool Systems Inc., South 8 Technologies, Queens Carbon, Switched Source LLC, and Verne.    Discover how ARPA-E is deploying climate tech at scale at #VERGE24: https://lnkd.in/dDcagndg.

Through ARPA-E's GREENWELLS program, Emvolon is transforming how we harness renewable energy through the Renewables-to-Liquids approach. Their project is repurposing automotive engines as modular chemical reactors to convert renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions into sustainable liquid fuels that can be stored and transported independent of the grid. By leveraging mature, mass-produced engine technology, their approach provides a cost-effective solution to decarbonize heavy industry while adapting to the fluctuating nature of renewables. So far, they've successfully converted gases from methane into green fuels using their Rapid Compressor Machine, and are now working to adapt it to convert gases from renewable sources. They’re making great strides as they move into the next phases of testing and development. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/e8v63aVQ.

Are you interested in leading ARPA-E teams as we rapidly SCALEUP the commercialization of new energy technologies? ARPA-E is on the hunt for a dynamic and highly experienced technology commercialization expert to help accelerate high-impact energy technology development programs and position teams and technologies for commercial success. Apply to be an #ARPAESCALEUP Technology-to-Market Advisor today: https://lnkd.in/dxnPH9Zt.

Last month, ARPA-E announced 13 groundbreaking projects to develop next-generation materials to make fusion power plants operationally and economically viable. Supported by ARPA-E's CHADWICK program, these projects build on ARPA-E's history of pursuing innovative R&D to make commercial fusion a reality.    Discover how each of these projects are revolutionizing fusion materials: https://lnkd.in/diBW3D3F.

ICYMI: ARPA-E announced a second class of the successful IGNIITE program to support early career innovators with transformative energy ideas. IGNIITE 2025 is not only providing financial support for young scientists and engineers, but also helping them build a support ecosystem to turn their bold energy ideas into deployable, impactful technologies. Learn more about the #ARPAEIGNIITE program here: https://lnkd.in/e-dtCbwd.