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FIA Launches Education and Research Partnership program
We are excited to announce a new partnership program at the FIA! Our new Education and Research Partnership is open…
U.S. Department of Energy Creates Dedicated Office of Fusion
In their recent reorganization on November 20, the U.S. Department of Energy created an Office of Fusion. The FIA has advocated for…
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.
Fusion at United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP30
As the international climate community convened in Belém, Brazil for the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), the Fusion…
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…
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…
G7 Energy Ministers Urge International Collaboration on Fusion
On October 31 at the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, the Ministers issued a “Statement on Nuclear…
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…
Fusion Advanced Manufacturing Parity Act Introduced in U.S. Congress
On October 31, U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-Utah) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) introduced companion legislation, making the Fusion Advanced Manufacturing…
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.”…
EU Commission Includes Fusion As A Priority In Its 2026 Work Programme
The European Commission released its 2026 Work Programme on October 20. The programme, titled “Europe’s independence moment,” includes an explicit…
U.S. Department of Energy Launches Fusion Science and Technology Roadmap
On October 16, the U.S. Department of Energy released the Fusion Science and Technology (FS&T) Roadmap, aiming to accelerate the…
IAEA Director General Grossi Launches World Fusion Outlook 2025
At the October 14th joint opening of the Second Ministerial Meeting of the IAEA World Fusion Energy Group (WFEG) and…
SCSP Commission on Scaling Fusion Energy Releases Report
After a year of meetings, research, and analysis, the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP)-led Commission on the Scaling of Fusion…
European Parliament Publishes Paper on Fusion
The European Parliament published “Fusion energy: A paradigm shift in power generation for Europe?”, a paper developed at the request of…
FIA Publishes White Paper on the Importance of Open Public-Sector Data
Collaboration between public and private sectors accelerates industry. The FIA’s new white paper “Opening Public-Sector Data to Empower the Fusion…
Germany Unveils “Fusion Action Plan”
The German government has launched its “Fusion Action Plan,” a strategy to accelerate commercial fusion deployment. This move follows the…
FIA Delegation in Berlin, Germany
On September 18 and 19, the FIA completed a series of meetings and discussions in Berlin, Germany to highlight the…
U.S. Congress Holds Hearing on “Igniting America’s Energy Future: The Promise and Progress of Fusion Power”
The Energy Subcommittee of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a hearing on September 18 on “Igniting…
FIA Members to Testify at Congressional Hearing on Fusion
On September 18 at 10 am, Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ CEO Bob Mumgaard and Pacific Fusion CEO Will Regan will testify…
European Commission Proposes Record €6.7 Billion Euratom Budget With Major Boost for Fusion Energy
On 3 September, the European Commission unveiled its proposal for the next Euratom research programme (2028–2032), setting a budget of…
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $134 Million for INFUSE Awards and FIRE Collaboratives
On September 10, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $134 million in funding for the Innovation Network for Fusion…
NRC Submits Report to Congress on Licensing Frameworks for Fusion Energy Machines
In July 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) submitted a new report to Congress on how the Commission can…
Germany Prioritizes Fusion in High-Tech Agenda
On July 30, Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research unveiled the “Hightech Agenda Deutschland,” a national innovation strategy that…
In the News: The Global Fusion Industry in 2025
The FIA’s Global Fusion Industry in 2025 report launched on July 22 and reported over $2.5 billion in new investment…
Over $2.5 Billion Invested in Fusion Industry in Past Year
The fusion industry raised $2.64 billion in private and public funding in the 12 months leading to July 2025, according…
UK Government Responds on New National Policy Statement, Paving the Way for Fusion Power Plants
On July 17, the UK Government published its response to the consultation on National Policy Statement (NPS) EN-8, which was…
Japan Fusion Energy Council Publishes Paper on Fusion Regulations
The Japan Fusion Energy Council, “J-Fusion,” has published a “White Paper on the Regulation and Safety of Fusion Energy.” The paper provides…
FIA Launches Position Papers on EU Public-Private Partnerships, Regulations, and Funding
In the midst of a global race to deployment, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) has launched three position papers to…
FIA Provides Feedback to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the EU Fusion Strategy
The Fusion Industry Association (FIA) has provided feedback to the EU Commission’s Call For Evidence on the proposed EU Fusion…
UK Government Designates Fusion as a Key Focus in Industrial Strategy
The UK Government’s designation of fusion energy as a key focus in its newly released Industrial Strategy is important. The…
FIA Supports Renomination of David Wright as Commissioner on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
On June 20, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) sent a letter to Senator Capito, Chair of the Senate Committee on…
FIA Releases Position Paper on Efficient Permitting for Fusion
The Fusion Industry Association has released a new position paper: Efficient Permitting for Fusion. With 89% of fusion developers confident they…
Fusion Energy Gains Visibility at EU Sustainable Energy Week
On 11 June, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA), together with Fusion for Energy (F4E), hosted a session titled Powering the…
Japan Unveils Updated National Fusion Energy Strategy
On June 4, Japan announced an updated national Fusion Energy Innovation Strategy, signaling a strong push to commercialize fusion power…
UK Government Commits Over £2.5 Billion to Fusion Energy Amidst Global Race to Deployment
FIA welcomes British Government’s long term commitment to transformational clean energy.
Fusion Supply Chain Spending Almost Doubles in 2024, According to Fusion Industry Association
The global fusion supply chain is expanding rapidly to support the “business of fusion”, according to a new report by…
FIA Hosts Virtual Summer Seminar Program
This summer, the FIA will host its second annual Summer Seminar program, open to interns of all FIA member and…
FIA Sends Letter to Congress on Support for Fusion in Tax Policy to Ensure Fairness, Innovation, and Global Competitiveness
On May 14th, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) sent a letter to Congress addressing the current draft of reconciliation legislation…
FIA Launches Fusion Spacecraft Propulsion Roadmap
Fusion has the potential to revolutionize space propulsion as we know it. One leg of a mission to Mars using…
FIA Calls for Targeted Support for Fusion Startups in the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy
On March 17th, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) submitted feedback to the European Commission’s public consultation on the upcoming EU…
FIA Urges Prioritization of Commercializing Fusion Energy in U.S. FY25 Budget
On March 26th, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) sent a letter to Dr. Kung, Acting Director of the Office of…
FIA CEO Andrew Holland Highlights Key Reports at IAEA Fusion Webinar
On Wednesday, March 19th, FIA CEO Andrew Holland joined a webinar hosted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), where…
Fusion Goes Big at CERAWeek
Fusion was front and center at CERAWeek in Houston, as events and talks showcased the accelerating path of fusion to…
FIA Responds to Japan’s Cabinet Office on the “Basic Approach to Ensuring Safety for Realization of Fusion Energy” Draft Paper
On March 18, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) submitted a response to Japan’s Cabinet Office on their recently released draft…
FIA Urges the European Commission to List Fusion as Stand-Alone Under the Net-Zero Industry Act
On February 20, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) submitted its feedback to the European Commission on a draft delegated act…
FIA Sends Letter to Congress on Expanding 45X Tax Credit Eligibility
On March 11, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) sent a letter to Congress urging expansion of the advanced manufacturing production…
FIA Summer Internship Opportunity
The Fusion Industry Association (FIA) is hiring for a paid, part-time intern this summer with remote and in-person work in Washington, D.C.
Germany’s New Government Readies for a Push Towards Fusion Power
As Germany-based fusion companies make rapid strides on the path to commercial fusion deployment, the German government is ramping up…
Fusion Nexus: Advancing Japan-US Partnership
On February 27, the Fusion Industry Association, Embassy of Japan, and Japan Fusion Energy Council (J-Fusion) hosted the event “Fusion…
FIA Holds 2025 Policy Conference
On February 25 – 26, the Fusion Industry Association hosted our fourth annual policy conference. The conference is a space…
European Parliament Hosts First-of-a-Kind Fusion Public Hearing
On 5 February, the European Parliament hosted a landmark hearing on Europe’s leadership in fusion energy, bringing together policymakers, industry…
European Parliament to Host Hearing on “Europe’s leadership in fusion energy”
On Wednesday, February 5 in Brussels, the European Parliament will host a public hearing to discuss “Europe’s leadership in fusion…
Chris Wright Discusses Fusion Energy During Hearing to Consider His Nomination as U.S. Secretary of Energy
The hearing to consider the nomination of Chris Wright to be Secretary of Energy happened on Wednesday, January 15th, in…
European Parliament Holds its First Debate on Fusion Energy
On 20 January, the European Parliament Plenary held its first debate on fusion energy titled “Powering Europe’s Future – Advancing…
FIA Sends Letter to Congress in Support of Tech-Neutral Tax Credits
On January 7, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) sent a letter to Congress supporting the technology-neutral clean energy generation tax…
IRA Final Rulemaking on Clean Energy Production and Investment Tax Credits is Published
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) final rulemaking on the clean energy production and investment tax credits has been published, including…
FIA Launches Policy Vision for UK Commercial Fusion
UK can lead £31 trillion Global Fusion Industry, but government needs to act now to attract fusion companies, says Fusion…
FIA Appoints Director of Events and Membership
We’re thrilled to introduce Melanie as the newest member of the FIA team. As the voice of the global fusion…
FIA Urges Fusion Prioritization in US FY26 Budget Request
The United States is at an inflection point in its pursuit of commercial fusion energy. To meet the goal of…
FIA Outlines Fusion Workforce Opportunities and Projections in Skills Report
On December 10, the FIA launched The Fusion Workforce: Where it’s heading and how to prepare, providing a roadmap for…
FIA Engages With the European Parliament on Fusion
On November 26-28, a Fusion Industry Association (FIA) delegation of startups and suppliers met with Members of the European Parliament…
FIA & IAEA Announce Partnership to Collaborate on Efforts Accelerating Commercial Fusion
The Fusion Industry Association (FIA) and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have announced a partnership to work together on efforts…
World Fusion Energy Group Holds Inaugural Ministerial Meeting in Rome
On November 6, government ministers, senior officials, and fusion industry leaders from across the globe gathered in Rome for the…
FIA CEO Testifies on Fusion Before Italian Chamber of Deputies
On November 5, FIA CEO Andrew Holland testified before the Italian Chamber of Deputies, Committee on Economic Activities, Trade and…
UK Autumn Budget 2024 Aims to Boost Innovation, Cites Fusion
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced the United Kingdom’s Autumn Budget 2024 on October 30, outlining key provisions and…