CRI’s call for applications to Cohort 2027 encourages innovations in energy and deep-tech that can leverage the expertise and tools at Argonne National Laboratory. Applications are judged based on the fit with Argonne’s resources and expertise, technology potential, and innovator merit. Technology areas that are responsive to this call include but are not limited to: 

• Advanced Technologies for Domestic Critical Mineral Extraction, Midstream Processing, and Recycling
• Innovations in Manufacturing and Scale-up for Energy Applications 
• Next-generation Technologies for Industrial Competitiveness
• Next-Generation Building Technologies 
• Cutting Edge Energy Generation and Power Management Technologies 
• Advanced Transportation Technologies 
• Advanced Fuel and Feedstock technology 
• Battery Technologies for Dual-Use Applications
• Water Power Technologies 
• Data Center Energy Technologies 
• AI and Advanced Computing Technologies 
• Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Technologies
• Platform technologies to advance scientific research
• Transmission and Distribution Technologies 
• Grid Information Security
• Grid Energy Storage 
• Nuclear Energy Technologies 
• Fusion Energy Technologies
• Oil and Gas Technologies 
• Coal Technologies 
• Geothermal Technologies
• Cyber and Energy Security
• Other technologies that further the DOE’s mission of ensuring America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy and nuclear challenges.