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South Korea’s Ministry of Science and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) approved a 1.48 trillion won fusion energy R&D program running from 2027 to 2036. The initiative will advance fusion technologies and establish demonstration infrastructure to support commercialization. The post Ko
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science announced $8.5 million in FY2026 funding selections for 28 projects through the Innovation Network for Fusion Energy (INFUSE) program, connecting 22 commercial enterprises with national laboratories and universities to accelerate commercial fusion en
Pranos Fusion aims to finalize designs for its larger PRANIK tokamak in 2027, building on its PRAGYA research machine. The company highlights high-temperature superconducting magnets and India's manufacturing capabilities as key to reducing costs and advancing domestic fusion development. The post I
Researchers at the National Ignition Facility developed an improved simulation model, addressing discrepancies between predicted and measured energy transfer in inertial confinement fusion experiments. The approach improves the accuracy of ignition predictions and supports optimization of experiment
Japan and Germany are strengthening cooperation on fusion energy, with Kyoto Fusioneering partnering with Siemens Energy, Mitsui & Co., and Proxima Fusion to develop key technologies for fusion power generation. The collaborations aim to accelerate commercialization and support plans for a fusion po
Japan’s Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Yusuke Nakanishi reaffirmed government support for private-sector fusion commercialization during a meeting with FIA at the Prime Minister’s office, highlighting Japan’s goal of demonstrating fusion electricity generation in the 2030s. The post Deputy Chief Cab
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced letters of intent for $389 million in research and development funding for four companies. The proposed fusion awards include $175 million for Helion Energy and $85 million for Commonwealth Fusion Systems. The funding aims to advance domestic semiconductor i
UK Atomic Energy Authority CEO Dennis Whyte highlighted growing competition between China and Western nations to commercialize fusion energy, citing China's rapid development of fusion technology and supply chains. He emphasized advances in superconducting magnets, AI, and research as key to acceler
UK Fusion Energy reported progress on the STEP Fusion programme at West Burton, highlighting its role in strengthening UK manufacturing and supply chains. The programme worked with 371 UK suppliers in 2025/26, with 80% of spending retained domestically, as development advances on the UK's prototype
Germany is pressing ahead with the development of fusion power plants. This week, as part of Germany’s High-Tech Agenda, the Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (SPRIND) launched a new milestone-based fusion program to accelerate private-sector fusion commercialization. The program will provide
Type One Energy raised $200 million in Series B funding to advance Project Infinity and its stellarator fusion technology. The funding will support development of the Infinity One prototype machine and the company’s path toward commercial deployment. The post Type One Energy raised $200M to build a
Annual funding opportunity advances the Trump Administration’s priorities across Basic Energy Sciences, Fusion Energy Sciences, Nuclear Physics, and more.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems has signed a supply agreement with Tokyo-based Fujikura Ltd to buy 10,000km (6,213.7 miles) of high-temperature superconducting tape for use in its planned fusion power plant. The post Commonwealth Fusion inks deal for over 6,200 miles of high-tech tape critical to operat
Helical Fusion expects to begin preliminary power-on tests at its demonstration fusion machine in 2027, it said on Tuesday. The company is developing Helix HARUKA, its integrated pilot machine using the helical approach to fusion. The post Japan’s fusion energy startup to begin power-on tests at pi
On 23 September, Italy’s Senate passed legislation establishing a framework for the development of nuclear fission and fusion energy in the country. The post Italy Passes Legislation in Support of Nuclear Fission and Fusion Energy appeared first on Fusion Industry Association .
This week, Italy’s Parliament approved a bill on sustainable nuclear power, giving the Government authority to define the regulatory frameworks for nuclear fission and fusion energy. The frameworks will cover the full lifecycle of facilities and includes plans for a National Program for Nuclear Prod
Fuel was compressed using a simpler, lower power driver.
On 9 September, Fusion Industry Association UK Director Tris Denton gave evidence to Parliament’s Energy Security and Net Zero (ESNZ) Select Committee as part of its inquiry into the National Policy Statement for fusion energy generation (NPS EN-8). The post FIA Gives Evidence to UK Parliament on Na
A 14-month campaign validated its complete HTS magnet system.
MoU for Europe's first large-scale fusion-grade HTS tape plant, about 140 million euros planned.
TDEC licensed Type One Energy to operate fusion machines at the Bull Run site.
Its demonstration system is designed to reach net facility gain.
TAE plans to start construction later in 2026, aiming for power in 2031.
The research ministry announced funding for hub sites in Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein and Hesse.
Two-thirds of the ITER tokamak core is now in the pit.
Built under a research agreement to advance high-gain pulser fusion.
First publicly listed fusion company after its SPAC deal, with about $150 million cash.
Results show progress toward its 1 keV electron temperature milestone.
Washington Department of Health issued radioactive materials licenses for Orion.
DOE accepted the design and technology roadmap milestone for its laser fusion plant.
Its first Eos-spec magnet reached the fields and currents needed for the Eos stellarator.
First fusion developer to apply to connect a plant to a major US grid.
UK Fusion Energy named it Magnet Systems Partner for STEP through March 2029.
Long-term partnership to commercialize magnetic mirror fusion using CFS magnet know-how.
Lord Vallance launched the strategy backing fusion over the next five years.
First private fusion machine to show measurable deuterium-tritium fusion.
The digital twin applies AI and project tools to speed SPARC and commercial fusion.
All-stock merger valued at more than $6 billion, with each side owning about half.
The permit clears permitting and construction of the fusion generator building.
An independent DOE panel validated the SPARC magnet performance test under the milestone program.
Helion started building its first fusion power plant site in Malaga, Washington.
The eighth ignition shot reached a target gain of 4.13 from 2.08 MJ of laser energy.
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