In the News: FIA Launches the 2026 Global Fusion Industry Report in New York City, Washington, D.C., and London

On July 13, the Fusion Industry Association launched the 2026 Global Fusion Industry Report at an event in New York City – making headlines worldwide and bringing together industry leaders, investors, and media. A Washington, D.C. launch and Congressional briefing followed on July 15, to discuss the report’s findings in the context of US policy with policymakers, think tanks, national labs, and industry leaders. A London dinner event held on July 29 will discuss the report’s findings with government leaders, aligned with the recently released UK 2026 Fusion Strategy. 

The sixth edition of the report reveals a year of record investment, commercial milestones, and continued confidence that fusion energy will reach the grid in the 2030s. You can find key findings in the press release and read the full report.

New York City Launch – Highlights

• Release and briefing on the 2026 Global Fusion Industry Report – FIA CEO Andrew Holland discussed the industry’s continued evolution, highlighting record investment, expanding commercial activity, and the growing importance of collaboration between the private and public sectors.
• Panel discussion – Moderated by Kathryn Clay, Washington Post Intelligence, the discussion featured Lorence Kim, Commonwealth Fusion Systems; Frank Laukien, Gauss Fusion; and Charles Boakye, Jefferies LLC. Panelists explored the commercialization progress, financing, and the opportunities shaping the next phase of the global fusion industry.
• Networking reception – Celebrating another year of progress across the fusion industry

Capitol Hill Launch and Briefing – Highlights

• Opening remarks from the former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin – Senator Manchin welcomed attendees and discussed the importance of maintaining U.S. leadership in fusion energy through continued innovation, investment, and supportive public policy.
• Panel discussion – The discussion featured Clara Andreoletti, President and CEO, ENI Next; David Lin, Senior Director, Platforms, Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP); Joe Hoagland, Associate Laboratory Director for Fusion and Fission Energy Directorate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; and Josh Freed, Senior Vice President, Climate and Energy Program, Third Way. Panelists discussed the report’s findings, the industry’s accelerating commercial momentum, and the importance of continued government leadership, strategic investment, and forward-looking policies to help advance commercialization.
• Reception policy discussions – Conversations reinforced the importance of public-private partnerships, sustained federal investment, workforce development, and enabling regulatory frameworks to ensure the United States remains a global leader in fusion energy.

Global Media – Highlights

The FIA’s 2026 Global Fusion Industry Report drew strong interest from media worldwide, with widespread coverage highlighting the industry’s progress.

Below is a selection of pieces published addressing the report and its findings. The FIA welcomes efforts to keep the public informed about the industry’s development.

• Reuters’ Timothy Gardner reported “Global fusion energy annual investments hit record of nearly $4.5 billion,” highlighting the FIA’s findings on record private investment, accelerating commercialization, and growing confidence that fusion power can be deployed in the 2030s. 
• Bloomberg’s Will Wade reported “Global Investment in Fusion Surges 69% to $4.5 Billion,” highlighting the report’s record annual investment, the industry’s first publicly traded fusion company, and increasing momentum toward commercial fusion energy.
• Heatmap featured the 2026 Global Fusion Industry Report, highlighting the report’s findings on record private investment, accelerating commercialization, and growing momentum for fusion as a key future clean energy source. 
• E&E News by Politico’s Christa Marshall reported “Fusion investments surge 69 percent as first company goes public,” highlighting the FIA’s findings on record private investment, the industry’s first publicly traded fusion company, and growing confidence in commercial fusion. 
• In Axios Future of Energy, Ben German featured the report’s key findings, emphasizing record annual investment, continued commercialization milestones, and the growing role of fusion in meeting future electricity demand. 
• Physics World’s Michael Banks, in “Private investment in fusion firms jumps by $4.5bn,” highlighted the industry’s record fundraising, growing commercial momentum, and the report’s outlook for fusion deployment in the 2030s, alongside comments from FIA leadership. 
• World Nuclear News reported “Fusion industry raised USD 4.5 billion in the past year, ” the report says, covering the report’s investment figures, commercialization milestones, and increasing confidence in the private fusion sector. 
• In BusinessGreen, James Murray’s “Nuclear fusion industry attracts record annual funding of $4.5bn” explored the sector’s record investment, commercial progress, and the policy support needed to sustain momentum toward deployment. 
• GeekWire’s Lisa Stiffler reported “As General Fusion makes historic Nasdaq debut, report shows global funding surged to $4.5B,” connecting the industry’s record fundraising with General Fusion’s milestone public listing and the broader acceleration of commercial fusion. 
• Power Technology reported “Nuclear fusion industry attracts record annual funding of $4.48bn,” highlighting the report’s findings on record investment and the increasing pace of commercialization across the global fusion industry. 
• NucNet’s “Nuclear Fusion Funding Leaps To Record Levels That Will Help It Turn Commercial In 2030s” focused on the report’s investment data and industry outlook, noting growing confidence that commercial fusion power will emerge in the coming decade. 
• The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Francesca Pica reported “Fusion research center coming to Madison’s former Oscar Mayer plant,” citing the FIA’s findings on record investment in fusion alongside coverage of Wisconsin’s growing role in fusion research and development.
• Innovation News Network reported “Fusion industry scores record annual funding of $4.48bn,” highlighting the report’s record investment figures, commercialization progress, and comments from FIA leadership on the sector’s accelerating momentum.
• The Engineer reported “Fusion industry attracts $4.48bn investment in a year,” covering the report’s record annual investment, continued commercial progress, and growing confidence in fusion energy deployment.
• Enlit’s Louise Davis reported “Record $4.48bn funding boomtime for fusion industry,” highlighting the report’s findings on record private investment, commercialization milestones, and industry optimism for delivering fusion power in the 2030s.
• Sustainability Online reported “Global fusion industry saw record investment last year,” emphasizing the report’s record funding figures, commercial progress, and comments from FIA on the industry’s continued growth.
• Startup Fortune’s Julian Lim reported “Fusion Investment Hit a Record $4.48 Billion, and Four Startups Took Most of It,” highlighting the report’s record fundraising, concentration of investment among leading companies, and the sector’s growing commercial momentum.
• SolarQuarter’s Mohan Gupta reported “Private Fusion Industry Reaches $14.24 Billion Investment Milestone As Commercial Projects Gain Momentum,” highlighting cumulative private investment, accelerating commercialization, and the report’s outlook for fusion deployment.
• Energy News Pro reported “Private fusion industry raises $4.5 billion in one year, report finds,” covering the report’s record annual investment and the continued acceleration of the global private fusion industry.
• Finanz und Wirtschaft’s Rainer Weihofen reported “Private investors are pouring billions into fusion energy,”highlighting the report’s record private investment, increasing commercial confidence, and comments from FIA leadership on the industry’s growth.
• Quotidiano Energia reported “Nuclear fusion funding hits record high: $4.48 billion in one year,” highlighting the report’s record fundraising and the increasing pace of commercialization across the global fusion sector.
• StartupBusiness.it reported “Nuclear fusion funding raises $4.48 billion in 12 months,” highlighting the report’s record annual investment, commercialization progress, and continued growth of the private fusion industry.
• Maeil Business reported “As demand for electricity surges due to the spread of artificial intelligence (AI), funds are flocking to nuclear fusion power generation called ‘dream energy,‘” highlighting the FIA’s findings on record private investment and growing interest in fusion as a solution to meet rising AI-driven electricity demand. 
• ESG Economy’s Kim Je-won reported “6 Trillion Won in Investment for Fusion Industry… Will Commercial Power Plants Be Operational in the 30s?” highlighting the report’s record investment figures, commercialization milestones, and growing confidence that commercial fusion power plants could be operating in the 2030s. 
• Arabic Trader reported “Global investments in nuclear fusion energy hit a record high of nearly $4.5 billion,” highlighting the FIA’s findings on record annual investment, accelerating commercialization, and comments from FIA leadership on the industry’s momentum. 
• InvestNews Brasil reported “AI race for clean energy secures $4.5 billion for investment in unprecedented nuclear fusion,” highlighting the report’s record fundraising, growing demand for clean energy driven by AI, and accelerating commercialization across the fusion industry.
• DO News reported “Global investment in nuclear fusion surged 69% to $4.5 billion last year, and the industry’s first listed company rose 20.61% on its first day of trading,” highlighting the report’s findings on record investment alongside General Fusion’s milestone public market debut. 
• hstong – Shenzhen Shidai Huasheng Network Technology Co., Ltd. reported “What signal? The nuclear fusion sector saw a 69% surge in investment last year, and the industry’s first listed company saw a significant increase on its first day of trading!” highlighting the report’s record investment, General Fusion’s public listing, and growing commercial momentum. 
• CNNPN reported that the 2026 Global Fusion Industry Report found global funding for the fusion industry is accelerating as the commercialization race enters a critical decade, highlighting record investment and growing momentum toward commercial deployment. 
• NAI 500’s Amy Liu reported “Nuclear Fusion Industry Financing Hits Record High of $4.5 Billion, First Listed Company Rises Over 20% on Debut,” highlighting the report’s record annual investment, General Fusion’s public debut, and increasing confidence in commercial fusion energy.