# DOE Taps Oak Ridge Lab for Genesis Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy selected Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to lead nine Genesis Mission projects and participate in 32 additional projects. The AI-enabled research portfolio spans fusion, materials, critical minerals, water, and scientific computing. DOE announced research priorities and potential future investment pathways, but disclosed no award values, contract numbers, or open solicitations. For contractors, the announcement signals areas where DOE-backed research and technology needs may lead to future teaming or follow-on procurement opportunities.

- Companies with capabilities in AI, scientific computing, fusion, materials, critical minerals, or water research can map their offerings to the portfolio and explore potential teaming with project teams.
- No current solicitation or contract value is identified, so the announcement does not establish an immediate bid opportunity.
- Contractors can follow DOE and project-team announcements for follow-on procurements and research scale-up opportunities, as indicated in the signal.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- DOE Office of Science
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

### Vendors
- AMD ()
- UT-Battelle ()

### Key Quotes
> These nine Genesis Mission projects showcase what ORNL does best, which is bring together world-class teams, transformative technologies and unique research facilities to tackle problems that matter to the nation.
> — Stephen Streiffer, Director of Oak Ridge National Laboratory

### Sources
- [Department of Energy selects ORNL to lead nine Genesis Mission projects – Oak Ridge National Lab](https://www.ornl.gov/news/department-energy-selects-ornl-lead-nine-genesis-mission-projects/) - ORNL