While ARPA-E typically awards funding to projects in specific technology areas, the agency's open solicitations invite researchers and engineers to submit proposals for high potential, high-impact projects that address the full range of energy related technologies and concepts. Projects will be evaluated based on their compatibility with ARPA-E's mission, the novelty of their approach to energy innovation, and the extent to which they meet technical needs currently underserved by other parts of the Department of Energy or the private sector’s R&D efforts.

You can learn more about the funding opportunity here. Make sure to visit the teaming list to find potential partners, available here.

Concept papers are due to the agency on February 12, 2018.

For more information, please visit ARPA-E's website.