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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…

FIA Internship Opportunity
The Fusion Industry Association (FIA) is hiring immediately for a paid, part-time intern with in-person work opportunity in DC as needed.
FIA Job Opening: Manager for Public Policy
The FIA is seeking a dedicated and skilled Manager for Public Policy to join our team to shape FIA’s advocacy…

FIA and Jefferies Host NYC Climate Week Event on Fusion Industry & Investment
On September 23, the Fusion Industry Association and Jefferies co-hosted an event on “Scaling Fusion Energy – Industry & Investor…

Fusion Industry Association Launches U.S. Strategic Priorities Document Ahead of Election
The Fusion Industry Association launched its election vision document on “Bringing Fusion Energy to the U.S. Grid”, laying out key…

IAEA Board of Governors Meeting and General Conference Talk Fusion Deployment
On September 10 and then 16-20, the IAEA held its Board of Governors Meeting and General Conference in Vienna, Austria…

U.S. Senate Hosts Hearing on Fusion Development and Commercialization
On September 19, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a full committee hearing to examine fusion…

Draghi’s Report on European Competitiveness Highlights Fusion as a Disruptive Technology
On September 9, former Italian Prime Minister and ex-President of the European Central Bank (ECB), Mario Draghi, released the much-anticipated…

Fusion Industry Association Launches Committee on Digital Technologies
Fusion is one of the most potentially beneficial and technologically challenging industries in the world. The realization of a commercially…

U.S. Department of Energy Announces $4.6m in 2024 INFUSE Public-Private Partnership Awards
On August 8, the U.S. Department of Energy awarded $4.6 million in 17 public-private partnership awards through the Innovation Network…

FIA Responds to U.S. Department of Energy RFI on Public-Private Consortium Framework
As fusion technology transitions from the lab to commercialization, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) firmly believes in the acceleration that…

FIA Releases Letter to U.S. Treasury on Clean Energy Tax Credits Inclusion of Fusion
On August 1st, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) submitted a letter commenting on the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) forthcoming guidance…

FIA Hosts Seminar Program for Interns
This summer, the FIA hosted its first-ever summer seminar series, open to interns of all FIA member and affiliate companies…

FIA Urges Greater Information Sharing in Letter to ITER Director-General Pietro Barabaschi
Since its inception, ITER has been a marker for global scientific collaboration through fusion energy. The process of building and…

South Korea Announces KRW 1.2 Trillion to Prioritize Fusion Commercialization
South Korea announced a government project worth KRW 1.2 trillion with the goal of harnessing fusion power. This new initiative,…

FIA Responds to UK Consultation on National Policy Statement for Fusion Energy
As developers move closer to commercial fusion it is increasingly necessary to consider the wide array of enablers required to…

In the News: The Global Fusion Industry in 2024
The FIA’s Global Fusion Industry in 2024 report launched on July 17 and reported advancements and increased investments in fusion…

New EU Commission Wants to Increase Investment for Cleantech and Further Promote Research and Innovation
Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected as European Commission president after a speech in the European Parliament in Strasbourg presenting…

FIA Launches 2024 Global Fusion Industry Report
The fusion industry has now attracted over $7.1bn of investment, according to an annual report by the Fusion Industry Association…

German Hearing on Charting a Fusion Regulatory Framework
On Wednesday, July 3, the German Committee for Education, Research and Technology Assessment held a hearing aimed to chart a…

FIA Launches 2024 Supply Chain Report
On July 2, the Fusion Industry Association launched our 2024 Supply Chain Report as an updated version from last year…

Fusion Industry Association and The Fusion Cluster Lay Out Strategic Priorities Ahead of UK Election
The United Kingdom is a world leader in fusion energy – a source of potentially unlimited strategically secure and affordable,…

FIA Participates in Fusion for Energy (F4E) Roundtable on Regulations and Partnerships
On 25-26 June 2024, the Fusion Industry Association participated in the Fusion for Energy Roundtable held in Barcelona to discuss…

Funding the U.S. Bold Decadal Vision for Fusion Energy
To lead on fusion energy, the US needs to make strategic, investments. The FIA recommends a one-time supplemental appropriation of…

FIA Launches Commercializing Fusion Energy Paper
The global race to commercial fusion power is on. On June 24, the Fusion Industry Association launched our Commercializing Fusion…

Canadian Roadmap For National Fusion Energy Strategy
On June 11, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) hosted Fusion Day 2024 to unveil its roadmap to a national fusion energy…

US Senate Passes ADVANCE Act, Including Legislation to Codify US Fusion Regulations
On June 18, in a bipartisan vote, the Senate passed the ADVANCE Act, including legislation that will codify fusion energy…

House Passes Annual Defense Bill Alongside Guidance Report Including Fusion
On June 14, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the annual defense policy bill, the National Defense…

G7 Includes Fusion Energy in Leaders’ Communiqué
On June 14, the G7 published the Leaders’ Communiqué, including fusion energy among other areas of collaboration to solve global…

Building Bridges Vision Announced to Align U.S. Fusion Energy Sciences Program
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) program has released its Building Bridges Vision to…

Fusion Innovation Research Engine (FIRE) Collaboratives: U.S. Department of Energy Funding Opportunity Announcement
The U.S. Department of Energy has launched an innovative initiative Fusion Innovation Research Engine (FIRE) Collaboratives to establish collaborative networks…

U.S. Department of Energy Releases Fusion Energy Public-Private Consortium Request for Information
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a Request for Information (RFI) on a proposed Fusion Energy Public-Private Consortium Framework…

FIA Releases EU Manifesto
The FIA is delighted to officially release its EU Manifesto “Bringing Fusion To The Grid” aimed to educate European policymakers on the…

U.S. Launches Fusion Energy Strategy 2024
The United States launched its Fusion Energy Strategy 2024 at a White House Summit on June 6, marking two years…

FIA Participates in White House Summit: Marking Two Years of the Bold Decadal Vision for Commercial Fusion
On June 6, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) joined the White House and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the…

Fusion Energy included in Proposed IRA Clean Energy Tax Credits
Understand the importance of fusion energy’s explicit inclusion in the Inflation Reduction Act’s new tax credits. This recognition ensures fusion…
FIA Provides Recommendations for Euratom Research and Training Programme
The Fusion Industry Association (FIA) welcomes the opportunity to provide comments to the Euratom Research and Training Programme, which aims…

FIA Sends Letter to NRC Regarding Ongoing Rulemaking
Discover the key takeaways from the Fusion Industry Association’s May 2024 letter to the NRC, addressing critical updates in fusion…

ARPA-E’s Impact on Commercial Fusion Acceleration
As a leader in fusion energy research and development since 2014, ARPA-E has had a significant impact on fusion energy…

FIA Participates in Dutch Fusion Day in Eindhoven
The Fusion Industry Association EU team took part in the first edition of the Dutch Fusion Day organised by DIFFER,…

UK Department for Energy and Net Zero Publishes Scoping Consultation for Fusion Facility Planning Process
The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published a scoping consultation on National Policy Statement EN8…