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DOE launches quantum computing competition aimed at fusion and battery materials

Publicly framed the competition as a decades-long effort with high near-term schedule risk

The Department of Energy's $215 million contest to build a quantum computer reliable enough for real science closed to applications on October 19. The agency has not said which companies it will fund.

Updated Oct 21

America's AI arms race

New Capabilities

As of May 2026: Operational lead for Genesis Mission

The White House mobilized America's 17 national laboratories and major tech companies—OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA. The Genesis Mission aims to double US research productivity in a decade by connecting supercomputers, quantum systems, and AI into one discovery platform. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced 24 corporate partners at a January 11 summit.

Updated May 20

Notable Quotes

I think maybe there's a 50% probability that it can be realized. What about a year later? I'll probably increase the odds to 75%. And what about two years later? I will give it in the high 90s.

from DOE launches quantum computing competition aimed at fusion and battery materials · Updated Oct 21

We see this more as the opening salvo of that journey.

from DOE launches quantum computing competition aimed at fusion and battery materials · Updated Oct 21