INSPIRING GENERATIONS OF NEW INNOVATORS TO IMPACT TECHNOLOGIES IN ENERGY 2026 (IGNIITE 2026)
IGNIITE 2026 funds early-career researchers to develop transformative, high-impact energy technologies, supporting innovative R&D across all energy sectors through ARPA-E.
Funder: Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy
Due Dates: May 29, 2026: Concept Paper submission deadline (9:30 AM ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per award; total program funding approx. $10,000,000; possible $250,000 Director’s Award extension.
Summary: Supports early-career researchers to develop disruptive, high-impact energy technologies across the full spectrum of energy applications.
Key Information: Eligibility restricted to early-career PIs; standalone applications only (no teams).
Description
This funding opportunity from ARPA-E is designed to empower early-career innovators to pursue high-risk, high-reward research in transformative energy technologies. The program seeks to catalyze unconventional and disruptive ideas that could establish new technological paradigms, addressing urgent energy challenges and advancing U.S. leadership in advanced energy solutions. In addition to research funding, awardees will participate in events, meetings, and mentorship activities to foster connections with ARPA-E, investors, and government stakeholders.
