DEAR0001591
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
New Competitive Cooperative Agreement with Massachusetts Institute of Technology under DE-FOA-00002459 (Open 2021) and Control Number 2459-3927.
Project Title: 8'' GaN-on-Si Super Junction Devices for Next Generation Power Electronics.
This project aims to experimentally demonstrate vertical GaN SJ devices for the first time. The proposed research includes the simulation, design, epitaxial growth, fabrication, characterization, and system-level integration of GaN lateral and vertical SJ power devices optimized for 1200-2000 V operation. This includes lateral and vertical GaN SJ diodes, as well as vertical SJ power transistors.
Project Title: 8'' GaN-on-Si Super Junction Devices for Next Generation Power Electronics.
This project aims to experimentally demonstrate vertical GaN SJ devices for the first time. The proposed research includes the simulation, design, epitaxial growth, fabrication, characterization, and system-level integration of GaN lateral and vertical SJ power devices optimized for 1200-2000 V operation. This includes lateral and vertical GaN SJ diodes, as well as vertical SJ power transistors.
Funding Goals
DE-FOA-0002459: OPEN 2021
“THIS FOA MARKS THE FIFTH OPEN SOLICITATION IN THE HISTORY OF ARPA-E. THE PREVIOUS OPEN SOLICITATIONS WERE CONDUCTED AT THE INCEPTION OF THE AGENCY IN 2009 AND AGAIN IN 2012, 2015, AND 2018. OPEN 2021 THEREFORE CONTINUES THE THREE-YEAR PERIODIC CYCLE FOR ARPA-E OPEN SOLICITATIONS. AN OPEN SOLICITATION PROVIDES A VITALLY IMPORTANT MECHANISM FOR THE SUPPORT OF INNOVATIVE ENERGY R&D THAT COMPLEMENTS ARPA-E’S PRIMARY MECHANISM, WHICH IS THROUGH THE SOLICITATION OF RESEARCH PROJECTS IN FOCUSED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS.
ARPA-E’S FOCUSED PROGRAMS TARGET SPECIFIC AREAS OF TECHNOLOGY THAT THE AGENCY HAS IDENTIFIED, THROUGH EXTENSIVE INTERACTION WITH THE APPROPRIATE EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS, AS HAVING SIGNIFICANT POTENTIAL IMPACT ON ONE OR MORE OF THE MISSION AREAS DESCRIBED IN SECTION I.A OF THE FOA. AWARDS MADE IN RESPONSE TO THE SOLICITATION FOR FOCUSED PROGRAMS SUPPORT THE AGGRESSIVE TECHNICAL TARGETS ESTABLISHED IN THAT SOLICITATION. TAKEN IN TOTAL, ARPA-E’S FOCUSED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS COVER A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE SPECTRUM OF ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS.”
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Cambridge,
Massachusetts
United States
Geographic Scope
City-Wide
Related Opportunity
DE-FOA-00002459
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 07/24/25 to 03/25/26.
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology was awarded
8 GAN-ON-SI SJ Devices for Next Gen Power Electronics
Cooperative Agreement DEAR0001591
worth $4,973,760
from Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy in July 2022 with work to be completed primarily in Cambridge Massachusetts United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years 8 months and
was awarded through assistance program 81.135 Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy.
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 10/8/25
Period of Performance
7/25/22
Start Date
3/25/26
End Date
Funding Split
$5.0M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$5.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Subgrant Awards
Disclosed subgrants for DEAR0001591
Transaction History
Modifications to DEAR0001591
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
DEAR0001591
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Private Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
897030 ADVANCED RSRCH PROJ AGENCY ARPA-E
Funding Office
897002 ADVANCED RSRCH PROJ AGENCY ARPA-E
Awardee UEI
E2NYLCDML6V1
Awardee CAGE
80230
Performance District
MA-07
Senators
Edward Markey
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, Energy Programs, Energy (089-0337) | Energy supply | Research and development contracts (25.5) | $4,973,760 | 100% |
Modified: 10/8/25