The DOE Quantum Genesis Q Competition
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- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
- Amount
- $250,000
- Closes
- Oct 19, 2026 (in 32 days)
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Classification and identifiers
- Solicitation number
- DE-FOA-0003657
- Assistance listing (CFDA)
- 81.049
Amount
$250,000
Who can apply
Small businesses can apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.
About this opportunity
The Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced the establishment of the Quantum Genesis initiative to develop and deploy the world’s first fault-tolerant, scientifically relevant quantum computing (SRQC) capability for research and development. The Department seeks to realize this bold ambition through the Quantum Genesis Q Competition (herein, the Q Competition), a first of its kind effort to accelerate the timeline for realizing this novel, transformative capability. The Quantum Genesis initiative will serve as a foundational pillar of the broader Genesis Mission, designed to usher in a new era of computational power for the nation and accelerate scientific discovery and innovation. The announcement of the Quantum Genesis initiative marks a significant step toward the Department’s goa...