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IFE-STAR — Inertial Fusion Energy Hubs

Funds multi-institutional hubs for inertial fusion energy research and technology progress.

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IFE-STAR funds three inertial fusion energy hubs under DOE Fusion Energy Sciences, created after the December 2022 NIF ignition breakthrough. The program totals $42 million over four years and centers on STARFIRE at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, RISE at Colorado State University, and IFE-COLoR at the University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics.

The awards are consortium pr

Max award$16M
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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: One-off.

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: www.energy.gov