The Trump administration has announced a more than $6 billion investment across the Federal Government, industry, academia, and philanthropy as part of “the most ambitious set of science initiatives in decades.”
“Under President Trump’s leadership, we are ushering in a New Golden Age of Science powered by super intelligence, a return to merit, and bold national missions that will inspire Americans for generations to come,” said Michael Kratsios, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director.
Equipping Scientists With Super Intelligence
As part of the effort, the White House announced $2.4 billion in Super Intelligence (SI), formerly known as artificial intelligence (AI), from 11 industry partners, including NVIDIA, AMD, and OpenAI, to equip U.S. scientists with advanced tools and compute credits.
New Merit-Based Initiatives
According to the White House Fact Sheet, the Trump administration has also replaced Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives with merit-based programs across the Federal Research & Development (R&D) enterprise.
The switch ensures high-potential American STEM students and early-career scientists receive the resources and support they need to pursue ambitious opportunities in science and technology.
Return To National Innovation
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have announced a partnership to develop nuclear power and space nuclear fuels as part of the White House’s effort to bring back national missions.
“From the Manhattan Project to the Apollo Program, some of America’s greatest scientific achievements have come from focused national missions that united the Nation’s brightest minds behind an ambitious common goal,” the White House Fact Sheet states.
Building The Facilities For Discovery
Alongside the Trump administration’s effort to expand on SI, quantum, fusion, and space exploration, it also announced investment in institutions that accelerate discovery.
The White House is backing new independent research organizations across federal agencies, known as X-Labs.
These labs give multidisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers the freedom and resources to address specific technical challenges.
