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INFUSE — Innovation Network for Fusion Energy

INFUSE RFA Cycle

Supports private fusion companies through annual partnerships with national laboratories.

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The Innovation Network for Fusion Energy (INFUSE) is a DOE Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) program that provides private fusion companies with access to the technical expertise and capabilities of DOE national laboratories and accredited U.S. universities through funded public-private partnerships. INFUSE is co-led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL)

Public-private partnerships connecting private fusion companies with DOE national laboratory or university capabilities across enabling technologies, materials science, diagnostics, modeling, and commercialization pathways.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$6.1M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: infuse.ornl.gov