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U.S. Department of Energy Announces $8.5M for INFUSE Public-Private Partnership Program

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Briefings

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $8.5 million in FY 2026 funding for 28 projects via the INFUSE program, connecting private fusion firms with DOE labs and universities. The FY 2027 RFA is open with applications due December 13, 2026. The program supports 22 commercial enterprises across 17 national lab-led and 11 university-led projects focusing on modeling, materials, and superconducting magnets.

Key points

• DOE awarded $8.5 million in FY 2026 funding for 28 projects through the INFUSE program.
• The FY 2027 RFA is open with applications due December 13, 2026.

Context

The Innovation Network for Fusion Energy (INFUSE) facilitates public-private partnerships between commercial fusion companies and U.S. research institutions to accelerate technology development and commercialization.

Limitations

Funding is limited to FY 2026; FY 2027 RFA applications are open but selection results are not provided. Specific project outcomes or commercialization timelines remain unconfirmed.

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