Fusion Energy Insights

MEMBER NEWS: Our next Q&A takes place Thursday 21st November at 4pm GMT discussing Fusion in the EU. Milena Roveda, CEO of Gauss Fusion and Chair of the EFA, joins us to give an update on how policy around fusion energy is evolving and how fusion plans are developing in Europe. She will also talk about her company, Gauss Fusion - which was uniquely founded by European industrial partners - and how wider industry in Europe is getting involved in fusion. Another topic will be the new European Fusion Association (EFA) that was formed this summer. One for the diary!!!  

New climate tech accelerator opening in London! Would be great to have some fusion-relevant companies as part of the mix so check it out and pass it on ⬇️

Zap Energy’s recent $130 million Series D investment, places them in the top 5 of fusion companies ordered by secured funding. This latest investment will be used to advance its fusion technology, focusing efforts on the Century platform— a test platform which integrates the critical systems necessary for a Z-pinch power plant, including liquid metals and cutting-edge pulsed power. Read more here https://lnkd.in/eBg2sCRH

#FusionXInvest:Global 2025 shaping up nicely 💥

A first of its kind fusion energy commercialisation regional hub workshop was held at Seattle Fusion Week, to consider the possible benefits of a public/private federal/state regional hub approach to commercialisation of fusion energy. Read our top 3 insights here https://lnkd.in/eeT4_A5m

Great to see Pacific Fusion making real headway with this funding announcement. Huge congratulations to the team and such positive news for the fusion industry as a whole https://lnkd.in/eUjbciSs

After a successful few days in Tokyo last week, here are 3 key thoughts I came away with: Japan is a great fit for fusion. The combination of their need for clean, firm energy plus their technological strength is a powerful combination, and the number of people who attended was testament how they see the fusion opportunity and their openness to exploring it. Come for the content; stay for the networking. When we are planning the agendas, we always prioritise strong, informative contents and people come for the info and the discussions on stage. But equally important are the connections we make too. I loved the networking day with visits to JT60SA and Faraday Factory, and a bonus day to Kyoto Fusioneering, not so much for what we saw (though seeing fusion labs is always cool!) but for the deeper discussions we were able to have on the bus and how nice it is just to get to know like-minded people on a more personal level. FusionXInvest is needed. One of the things that came up again and again is how important it is that fusion is financed. Investment is one of the major challenges alongside the scientific and engineering ones. It’s the fundamental challenge that enables the others. I’m proud to be part of FusionX Group in putting together these important events so that between us all we can find the answers and move forward. There was so much optimism in the room at FusionXInvest in Japan and so many parting calls of “See you in California!” The next FusionXInvest will be Feb 12-14th in Silicon Valley in association with Stanford University and I can’t wait to do it all again! Find out more about our California event (and sign up—networking is first-come-first-served!) https://lnkd.in/ezMPhBWt 

The optimism coursing through the Tokyo Convention Center at #FusionXInvest:Japan last week, has made clear that stakeholders across the fusion industry believe that fusion commercialisation is coming soon. Read our top 3 insights here https://lnkd.in/e2HNy83k

Australia does not yet have many private companies working in fusion, but the situation may change quickly in light of Australian policy changes. Read more about the future of fusion in our Top 3 insights https://lnkd.in/e-cJp7bB #fusion

Fusion energy needs great minds undertaking cutting-edge research. To support an increase in the number of individuals undertaking PhD research, UKAEA’s FOSTER Programme Industry Support Scheme Awards provides a fixed sum towards the cost of a fusion-related PhD in a UK university that commences by 31st December, 2025. Applications for Award support should be led by a company that is passionate about achieving fusion energy, and PhD topics should be beneficial to the wider UK fusion sector, i.e. not only relevant to one specific fusion device. Application forms and further guidance can be obtained by email from fusionskills@ukaea.uk. For more information see the document, below. The FOSTER programme is working with universities, businesses and international partners to increase the number of apprentice and graduate, post-graduate and doctoral, and post-doctoral opportunities within the fusion skills ecosystem in the UK. We recommend that companies or organisations applying for this Scheme should either currently be, or apply to be, a member of the Fusion Cluster, which brings together a community powered by knowledge, passion and expertise to achieve fusion faster.