Dario Gil Archives

Darío Gil, former SVP of IBM Research, is seen during the inauguration of Europe’s first IBM Quantum Data Center on Oct. 1, 2024 in Ehningen, Germany. The tech industry veteran now serves as the Energy Department’s under secretary for science and director of the Genesis Mission. (Photo by Thomas Niedermueller/Getty Images)

Energy Department to present early iteration of Genesis Mission platform this year

The initiative’s director said teams are on track to meet forthcoming deadlines and a minimum viable product will be unveiled in 2026.

Feb 23, 2026 By Lindsey Wilkinson

Department of Energy Headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Douglas Rissing/ Getty)

Energy Department identifies 26 Genesis Mission challenges

A White House official said the challenges are a "direct call to action” to private-sector partners, researchers and other innovators.

Feb 12, 2026 By Lindsey Wilkinson

A view of the Department of Energy in Washington D.C., on May 18, 2025. (Photo by Wesley Lapointe/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Energy Department unveils Genesis Mission Consortium to spur partnerships

The agency is continuing to deepen its collaboration with industry as it works to advance technical priorities amid a tight schedule and forthcoming deadlines.

Feb 9, 2026 By Lindsey Wilkinson

A crowded Venetian Campus venue of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 8, 2025. The Department of Energy’s Under Secretary for Science Darío Gil was one of the 150,000-plus attendees participating in this year’s annual technology trade show, hosted by the Consumer Technology Association. (Photo by Artur Widak/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Energy official says agency will deliver Genesis Mission goals ‘on an ongoing basis’

Execution is underway as forthcoming deadlines, such as developing a cybersecurity strategy and demonstrating initial platform capabilities, creep up.

Jan 9, 2026 By Lindsey Wilkinson

A view of Department of Energy headquarters on Feb. 9, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)

Energy Department unveils 24 AI research partners in Genesis Mission push

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Microsoft and AWS are among the private industry collaborators that have committed to advancing the Trump administration’s AI goals.

Dec 18, 2025 By Lindsey Wilkinson

Department of Energy (DOE) — (Department of Energy / Flickr)

Energy official emphasizes tempo, accountability in reaching key Genesis Mission goals

“We just have to act like our life depends on it,” Under Secretary for Science Darío Gil said during a House hearing Wednesday.

Dec 10, 2025 By Lindsey Wilkinson

Energy restructure includes fusion, AI and quantum offices

An announced restructure of the Department of Energy also includes an office for technology roadmaps.

Nov 26, 2025 By Madison Alder