DOE Aims to Strengthen and Catalyze Place-Based Regional Innovation

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) and the Office of Science jointly released a request for information (RFI) to strengthen place-based innovation activities by leveraging DOE national laboratories, plants, and sites for the benefit of the American people.

DOE is interested in gathering input on how initiatives that promote and strengthen regional ecosystems can power the next wave of American innovation and economic prosperity by leveraging its national laboratory system.

Tell us what you think and together, we can advance new and emerging clean energy technologies, combat the effects of climate change, develop technologies to support our nation’s security, clean up of legacy nuclear waste, and build a technically skilled workforce.

Review the RFI and respond by March 28, 2023.

Apply by Feb. 3: Supervisory Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist

OTT is looking for a new Supervisory Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist for our National Labs Commercialization Programs team. This person will conceive and formulate innovative, cutting-edge approaches to support mission-related commercialization efforts emphasizing collaboration between DOE National Laboratories and industry.

Apply for this job by Feb. 3, 2023.

Mark Your Calendar: DOE Emerging Tech Studio Launch Event on Feb. 7

Become a startup founder through the DOE Emerging Tech Studio. This 20-week program pairs business and technical professionals with emerging National Lab technology to create a go-to-market plan. Applications are now open for this unique opportunity to work alongside leading inventors, mentors, and entrepreneurs to launch a deeptech venture.

Learn more at an virtual kickoff event on Feb. 7, 2023 at 2 p.m. ET. This interactive session will cover how you can launch a technology-focused venture by leveraging DOE’s extensive portfolio of intellectual property across their National Laboratory network.

Register for the Feb. 7 event and apply before March 16.