Place-Based Solutions
We prioritize locally-led initiatives to address self-identified energy resilience needs.
Innovative Public-Private Partnerships for Energy and Resiliency Research
The ARCTIC program is an Office of Naval Research (ONR) program established in 2017 in support of the U.S. Navy’s needs for public-private partnerships promoting commerce and collaboration between Alaska and the Arctic and Pacific regions. Centered on energy resiliency research, the program builds a thriving innovation ecosystem through its five foundational activities.
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ARCTIC on a Mission
Our mission is to lead energy resiliency research and technology development, and foster innovation that supports the needs of remote and rural residents and the U.S. Navy in contested and austere environments. We are dedicated to providing practical solutions, driving efficient decision-making, and building partnerships that lead to long-term resilience.
Driving Innovation & Resiliency
ARCTIC Program is a partnership designed to promote cooperation between Alaska and the Arctic and Pacific regions through advancements in energy technology through resiliency research, and technology development and deployment.
Capacity Building for Alaska and Beyond
ARCTIC drives energy innovation in Alaska, the Arctic, and the Pacific, forging global partnerships through developing the next generation energy workforce and supporting energy utilities and local and defense partners to spur economic growth and cost-effective energy solutions.
Local and Global Leadership
Alaskans are at the forefront of U.S. energy research and innovation.
Increasing Energy Accessibility
We support an energy secure Alaska through proactive decision-making.