FIA Fall Internship Opportunity
The Fusion Industry Association (FIA) is hiring for a paid, part-time intern this fall with in-person work in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Department of Energy Releases Finalized Fusion Roadmap
On June 9, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its finalized Fusion Science and Technology (S&T) Roadmap, outlining a coordinated strategy to accelerate commercial fusion deployment, with the aim to “to enable the delivery of a U.S. fusion pilot power plant in the mid-2030s.”
Tennessee to become first state to establish fusion regulation framework
Tennessee will soon become the first U.S. state with a set regulatory framework for the operation of fusion machines. The regulations are set to officially roll out on June 9.
Commonwealth Fusion says papers validate its quest to generate power
Commonwealth Fusion Systems published peer-reviewed papers on the physics basis of its ARC power plant, set to be built in Chesterfield County, VA.
Helion hits $15.5B valuation with $465M in new cash as it aims to commercialize fusion this decade
Helion Energy announced $465 million in new funding, bringing its total capital raised to more than $1.5 billion.
FIA Hosts Third Annual Virtual Summer Seminar Program
The Fusion Industry Association will launch its third annual Summer Seminar Program on June 11. The program is open to interns and young professionals at FIA member and affiliate member companies, as well as participants of the FIA Education and Partnership Program. It aims to expand awareness of fusion development across both policy and industry. Throughout the series, participants will engage directly with leaders at the forefront of policy, regulation, investment, and commercial fusion development.
Xcimer Energy Starts Operations of Prototype for Laser Fusion Architecture
Xcimer Energy has announced the start of operations for Phoenix, the company’s prototype for commercializing laser fusion.
Pacific Fusion’s latest prototype packs 440 gigawatts into an 80-nanosecond burst
Pacific Fusion took the wraps off its latest pulser module prototype on Tuesday, a machine that allows the company to move ahead with its demonstration fusion facility. Construction is expected to begin this summer.
Members of European Parliament Call For Bold and Actionable EU Fusion Strategy
On May 27, Members of European Parliament (MEPs) sent a letter to European Commissioners Dan Jørgensen and Ekaterina Zaharieva urging the pending EU Fusion Strategy to be delivered urgently, accompanied by a clear Action Plan, concrete timelines, and funding commitments. Coordinated by the FIA, the signatories include MEPs Pascal Arimont, Hildegard Bentele, Kris Van Dijck, Matej Tonin, Nicola Procaccini, Andrea Wechsler, Ondrej Krutilek, Angelika Niebler, Susana Solís Pérez, Bart Groothuis, and Christophe Grudler.
New EU Task Force on Fusion Energy
The European Nuclear Safety Regulators Group new Task Force on Fusion Energy held its inaugural meeting on 26-27 May 2026 in Cadarache, France with representatives from Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, the European Commission, and observers from the IAEA and the UK.