FIA Launches Education and Research Partnership Program
On January 20th, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) officially launched its new Education and Research Partnership.
FIA Sends Letter to U.S. Department of Energy on FY27 Budget
The FIA’s letter to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright provides an outline of fusion priorities for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget request. In order for the U.S. to win the fusion race, it must adequately resource government programs and partnerships dedicated to commercially-relevant R&D and the deployment of fusion power.
FIA Spring Internship Opportunity
The Fusion Industry Association (FIA) is hiring for a paid, part-time intern this spring with in-person and remote work in Washington, D.C.
Japan PM Designates Fusion Energy as Strategic Sector
On November 4th, Japan’s recently elected Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, designated fusion energy as one of 17 strategic fields for the country. This designation will “advance a growth strategy” for the sector, and is aimed to enhance supply capacity.
FIA Publishes Paper on $10 Billion for Fusion to Secure America’s Energy and AI Future
A one-time $10 billion injection of U.S. public capital into efforts and partnerships with the private fusion industry would accelerate the path toward commercialization…but how exactly should this $10 billion be allocated? In a new one-pager, the FIA breaks down exactly how this allotment should be used.
U.S. and Japan Prioritize Fusion Development in Technology and Prosperity Deal
On October 28, the U.S. and Japan finalized a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) regarding the Technology and Prosperity Deal, an agreement to strengthen bilateral collaboration across cutting-edge science and technologies. The commitment includes provisions for fusion as an industrial and economic imperative for two of the world’s largest economies.
FELEX Publishes Discussion Paper on Regulatory Frameworks for Fusion Power Plants
The International Group of Legal Experts on Fusion Energy (FELEX) published a discussion paper on “Regulatory Frameworks for Fusion Technologies.” This paper marks a step in the pursuit of clear, risk-appropriate, and technology-neutral legal frameworks for the safe and effective deployment of fusion power plants.