The Office of Science in the Department of Energy (DOE) invites interested parties to provide input relevant to developing approaches for accelerating innovations in emerging technologies to drive scientific discovery to the sustainable production of new technologies across the innovation continuum; train science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce to support 21st-century industries; and meet the nation's needs for abundant clean energy, a sustainable environment, and national security.
These ten key technology focus areas include:
- Artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomy, and related advances;
- High-performance computing, microelectronics, and advanced computer hardware and software;
- Quantum information science and technology;
- Advanced manufacturing and automation;
- Biopreparedness;
- Advanced communications technology and immersive technology;
- Biotechnology, medical technology, genomics, and synthetic biology;
- Data storage, data management, distributed ledger technologies, and cybersecurity, including biometrics;
- Advanced energy and industrial efficiency technologies, such as batteries and advanced nuclear technologies, including but not limited to for the purposes of electric generation; and
- Advanced materials science, including composites, 2D materials, other next-generation materials, and related manufacturing technologies.