US Department of Energy (ARPA-E)

US Department of Energy (ARPA-E)

Washington D.C., District of Columbiaarpa-e.energy.gov

Overview

The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), an agency within the United States Department of Energy, is tasked with funding the research and development of advanced energy technologies. The goal of the agency is to improve U.S. economic prosperity, national security, and environmental well-being. ARPA-E typically funds short-term research projects with the potential for a transformative impact. It is inspired by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

Year Founded

2009

Portfolio Companies

52

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
Alice&BobMar 2026GrantCo-investor
XanaduMar 2026IPOCo-investor
InfleqtionMar 2026GrantCo-investor
TransmutexJan 2025GrantCo-investor
Circularity FuelsJan 2025GrantCo-investor

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HeadquartersWashington D.C., District of Columbia
Year Founded2009

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