The Department of Energy announced 12 Phase II Genesis Mission awards totaling $159 million and six additional Phase I projects. The selections bring the Phase II portfolio to 14 projects.

Selected work includes a digital twin for a fusion demonstration device, expanded RNA structure data, models for geothermal reservoirs, electrochemical methods for rare-earth extraction and error correction for scientific quantum computing.

Other teams will develop rugged microchips, automated particle-accelerator tools, scientific-software optimization and systems for designing quantum magnets. Universities, national laboratories and private companies lead different parts of the portfolio.

The funding supports development of research capabilities, not proof that the proposed scientific or commercial outcomes have already been achieved. Performance will depend on later technical milestones, validation and program oversight.