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October 14, 2026The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Alternative Fuel and Feedstocks Office (AFFO), enables research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) to accelerate technology commercialization for the production, storage, delivery and use of alternative fuels, fertilizers, chemicals, and feedstocks to enhance the security and reliability of energy networks and lower energy costs for Americans.Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office
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October 14, 2026The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO) announced its intent to award up to $60 million to expand domestic energy production and distribution through novel, high-impact chemicals, fertilizers, fuels, and feedstock technologies. The funding opportunity, Leveraging Domestic Infrastructure and Resources to Unleash Alternative Chemicals, Fuels, and Feedstocks fulfills President Trump’s Executive Order, Unleashing American Energy which calls for affordable and reliable domestic energy production and strong domestic supply chains to lower prices for hardworking Americans, including farmers, ranchers, and small businesses.Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office
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October 13, 2026U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today announced nine recipients of the prestigious Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award for their exceptional contributions to research and development supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s missions in science, energy, and national security.Energy.gov
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Press ReleaseOctober 8, 2026Twelve newly selected Phase II and six Phase I projects to advance the frontiers of Super Intelligence (SI) for science, capping a first-year cohort of 297 projects across the Genesis Mission portfolio.Energy.gov
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Press ReleaseOctober 8, 2026Inaugural fellowship program aims to build a robust domestic, Super Intelligence (SI)-ready scientific workforce through dual-competency training and research experiences at DOE National Labs and with industry partners.Energy.gov
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October 6, 2026This October, we’re kicking off a monthlong celebration of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO), bookended by National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day (October 8) and National Bioenergy Day (October 23). Throughout the month, we’ll highlight the people, research, partnerships, and innovations driving AFFO’s work, providing opportunities to learn, connect, and participate along the way.Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office
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October 6, 2026This October, we’re kicking off a monthlong celebration of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO), bookended by National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day (October 8) and National Bioenergy Day (October 23). Throughout the month, we’ll highlight the people, research, partnerships, and innovations driving AFFO’s work, providing opportunities to learn, connect, and participate along the way.Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office
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Landing PageOctober 5, 2026The U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO) enables research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) to accelerate technology commercialization for the production, storage, delivery and use of alternative fuels, fertilizers, chemicals, and feedstocks to enhance the security and reliability of energy networks and lower energy costs for Americans.Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office
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Press ReleaseOctober 1, 2026Annual funding opportunity advances the Trump Administration’s priorities across Basic Energy Sciences, Fusion Energy Sciences, Nuclear Physics, and more.Energy.gov
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September 23, 2026The Agile BioFoundry (ABF) will host its Fall 2026 Industry Day on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm PT (11:00 am – 8:00 pm ET) at the Hotel Shattuck Plaza in Berkeley, California. Participation is also available via Zoom.Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office