The DOE Quantum Genesis Q Competition
The DOE Quantum Genesis Q Competition is offered by Office of Science. Max award: $200,000,000. Applications close on Oct 19, 2026.
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003657 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Office of Science |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Closes | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $200,000,000 |
| Award floor | $250,000 |
| Total program funding | $215,000,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Who can apply | Small businesses, For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
Summary (excerpt)
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, …
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