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Inspiring Generations of New Innovators to Impact Technologies in Energy 2026 (IGNIITE 2026) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy, Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). The IGNIITE 2026 program supports early-career innovators in developing disruptive and unconventional ideas into transformative new technologies across the full spectrum of energy applications.
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gov Maintenance Calendar INSPIRING GENERATIONS OF NEW INNOVATORS TO IMPACT TECHNOLOGIES IN ENERGY 2026 (IGNIITE 2026) Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:DE-FOA-0003624 Funding Opportunity Title:INSPIRING GENERATIONS OF NEW INNOVATORS TO IMPACT TECHNOLOGIES IN ENERGY 2026 (IGNIITE 2026) Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Opportunity Zone Benefits Science and Technology and other Research and Development Expected Number of Awards:0 Assistance Listings:81.
135 -- Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Apr 23, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications:May 29, 2026 Current Closing Date for Applications:May 29, 2026 Archive Date:Nov 11, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 10,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Additional Information on Eligibility:For-profit entities (which includes large businesses and small businesses), educational institutions, DOE/NNSA FFRDCs/DOE Labs, and nonprofits that are incorporated in the United States, including U.S. territories, are eligible to apply, and these entities must apply as a Standalone Applicant only (i.e., they cannot apply as a project team with another entity or a subrecipient).
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligibility is limited to early-career researchers, specifically Principal Investigators (PIs) who received their PhD within 8 years of the Concept Paper deadline and are U. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500,000 (individual awards), with potential for an additional $250,000 Director's Award. Total program funding: approximately $10 million. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Inspiring Generations of New Innovators to Impact Technologies in Energy 2026 (IGNIITE 2026) is funded by U.S. Department of Energy, Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program is a grant from NVIDIA providing up to $60,000 per award to PhD students conducting research that advances accelerated computing and its applications. Now in its 25th year, the program invites nominations from doctoral students pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and related fields. Recipients receive not only research funding but also access to NVIDIA technology, products, and engineering expertise, along with a mandatory in-person summer internship. Students are nominated by their faculty advisors and selected based on academic achievement and research area alignment.
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