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Fusion Innovation Research Engine (FIRE) Collaboratives: U.S. Department of Energy Funding Opportunity Announcement

From the FIA, Partnering with Governments

The U.S. Department of Energy has launched an innovative initiative Fusion Innovation Research Engine (FIRE) Collaboratives to establish collaborative networks that bridge the gap between fusion research and industry.

FIRE will form teams of government facilities, academia, and industry to address technical challenges on the road to commercial fusion development. By creating an environment of collaboration, innovation, and shared goals, these Collaboratives aim to accelerate the transition of scientific discoveries into commercial fusion applications.

Below is the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). Pre-applications are due July 9, 2024.

June 12th, 2024

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Common Fusion Approaches

Magnetic confinement: Plasma is heated to 100 million °C or more, then squeezed and held in place by strong magnetic fields, allowing many fusion reactions to occur. (Example: tokamaks, stellarators)

Inertial confinement: Tiny fuel pellets are struck by powerful lasers. The outer layer explodes outward, compressing the core to fusion conditions for a few nanoseconds, producing a brief but intense pulse of energy from each pellet. (Example: National Ignition Facility)

Hybrid systems: Combine compression (e.g., from lasers, plasma pistons, or mechanical impact) with moderate magnetic fields to reduce energy losses and improve confinement.

Electrostatic fusion: Uses high electric potentials to accelerate ions toward a central reaction zone, causing them to collide at high energies and fuse. The ions are guided and confined by electric fields rather than magnets, creating a compact environment for fusion reactions.

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