FIA Urges U.S. DOE to Match Its Fusion Ambition With Strong FY28 Federal Budget
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FIA Urges U.S. DOE to Match Its Fusion Ambition With Strong FY28 Federal Budget

ByCaroline

On August 13, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Wright calling for a strong federal FY28 budget for fusion, aligned with both the DOE’s Fusion Science & Technology Roadmap and White House’s FY28 Research and Development Priorities Memorandum. Both call for “demonstrating commercial fusion power in the United States by the mid-2030s.” To achieve this, FIA urges DOE to move beyond the status quo and provide the resources and authority necessary to lead globally.

DOE Announces First Genesis Mission Awards Supporting AI-Driven Fusion Research
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DOE Announces First Genesis Mission Awards Supporting AI-Driven Fusion Research

ByAurora Price

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the first projects selected under the Genesis Mission, a national initiative that applies artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery across energy, engineering, and national security. Among the initiative’s priority challenge areas is commercial fusion energy, highlighting the growing role of AI in advancing fusion technologies toward commercialization.

First Genesis Mission Projects Selected to Accelerate AI-Driven Scientific Discovery Announcement

First Genesis Mission Projects Selected to Accelerate AI-Driven Scientific Discovery Announcement

ByAurora Price

The U.S. Department of Energy has selected the first projects under its Genesis Mission, including several on fusion energy. By combining AI, advanced computing, and national laboratory resources, the initiative aims to accelerate fusion research and help bring fusion to market faster.

Global Investment in Fusion Companies Surges 69% to $4.5 Billion

Global Investment in Fusion Companies Surges 69% to $4.5 Billion

ByAurora Price

The Fusion Industry Association released its 2026 Global Fusion Industry Report, showing that fusion companies have raised a $14.24 billion. The report highlights record investment, growing commercial partnerships, and increasing confidence that fusion machines will deliver electricity in the 2030s.