HPC for Energy Innovation program launches Spring 2024 solicitation

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) High Performance Computing for Energy Innovation (HPC4EI) Program today announced the launch of its latest funding opportunity, inviting companies to propose collaborations with the DOE’s national laboratories that utilize their supercomputing resources and expertise.

The HPC4EI umbrella, which includes the HPC4Manufacturing (HPC4Mfg) and HPC4Materials (HPC4Mtls) programs, is managed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory with support from the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) and the Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

HPC4EI’s spring 2024 solicitation seeks short-term industry projects that could leverage DOE supercomputing resources and expertise to tackle challenges in developing and modifying materials to perform well in harsh or complex environments, as well as projects that address energy and decarbonization challenges faced by domestic manufacturers. By improving material performance and manufacturing processes, reducing lifecycle energy consumption, and reducing emissions from industrial process heating and energy- and emissions-intensive industries, HPC4EI strives to pave the way for a cleaner energy future for all Americans.

Eligibility is open to entities manufacturing within the United States for commercial applications, as well as supporting organizations. Additionally, the solicitation emphasizes the importance of partnering with a diverse range of institutions, including universities, community colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Minority-Serving Institutes and non-profit organizations. This inclusive approach aims to ensure equitable access to HPC resources and technologies at DOE national laboratories, particularly in disadvantaged and underserved communities.

Selected projects will receive up to $400,000 to support compute cycles and work conducted by participating national laboratories, with industry partners required to contribute at least 20% of the total project funding from non-federal sources. Follow-on projects stemming from previously successful collaborations also will be considered, focusing on the further implementation of demonstrated HPC applications in industrial settings, with potential for broad national impact.

The HPC4Mtls program is funded through DOE’s FECM office, while HPC4Mfg is funded through DOE’s IEDO office.

For more information and submit a proposal, visit this site. The deadline for submission is May 13.

HPC4EI representatives also will hold informational webinars for potential industry partners on April 22 and April 30. Times and video conference links are also available on the HPC4EI site.