U.S. Department of Energy Allocates $159 Million in Phase II Genesis Mission Awards for Quantum Error Correction and Materials Co-Design

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $159 million in Phase II Genesis Mission awards to 12 projects. These projects focus on quantum error correction, materials co-design, and custom microelectronics, leveraging AI and high-performance computing. Key initiatives include Harvard's ASQC project for quantum error correction, Oak Ridge National Laboratory's AI-Empowered Design of Functional Quantum Magnets, and Fermilab's AXESS project for accelerating chip design for extreme environments. The