Fusion Industry Association

Today, we launch a new report - "The Fusion Workforce: Where It’s Heading and How To Prepare" - providing insights and recommendations for addressing the fusion industry skills needed today and tomorrow. The report gives insight into the current and future fusion industry workforce; projects where the jobs will be; and recommends ways industry, government, and academia can plan and support. Based on interviews and surveys with the major fusion developers and suppliers, the report details the workforce skills needed for the fusion industry to meet its commercialization timelines in the 2030s – and then scale. The fusion industry is growing rapidly, attracting over $8 billion in investment ($7 billion at the time of report data collection) and bringing the timeline for commercial fusion energy closer. By 2035, 89% of fusion companies believe fusion plants will generate electricity for the grid. This growth necessitates a significant expansion in jobs supported by fusion companies and their supply chains. There will be an increased need for skilled workers to produce parts, assemble machines, and develop advanced components. Specialized skills in areas like engineering, manufacturing, power electronics, and AI will be critical. As companies advance their technology, the demand for these skills will grow, and supply chains will evolve and new ones will emerge. To support the demand, the report urges action and synergy by a multitude of players – policymakers, fusion developers, suppliers, academia, and trade bodies. Recommended areas of action include: strategic workforce development initiatives, resource centers and skills guidelines, research and technology development programs, and targeted support for workers. It also calls for clear regulatory frameworks, public-private partnerships, and international collaboration to drive industry’s growth and ensure the development of necessary skills. The future is now. Fusion industry expansion is just beginning - the need for skilled workers will increase rapidly as the industry scales to meet energy demand. 🔗 Explore the full report and one-pager for insights on preparing the fusion workforce. https://lnkd.in/eGKvvu2A

"The AI for Fusion Engineering project will accelerate the stellarator design process, reduce costs, and improve the reliability and performance of these devices—which offer the clearest, most robust path to commercial #fusionenergy.” We're excited to announce that Proxima has been awarded a €6.5M grant from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Germany to partner with the The University of Bonn, Forschungszentrum Jülich, and the Technical University of Munich to advance the design and optimization of stellarator fusion power plants using #AI. By integrating #machinelearning with traditional engineering techniques and applying recent technological advances in scalable computation to stellarator design, we can optimize critical components of stellarators—including HTS magnets, plasma-facing materials, and cooling systems. Read more from Proxima AI Lead Dr. Markus Kaiser, TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology Chair of Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence Dr. Daniel Cremers, the University of Bonn and the Lamarr Institute's Dr. Zorah Lähner, and Forschungszentrum Jülich's Dr. Dirk Reiser: https://lnkd.in/esgi8zpi

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to advance crucial technologies for future fusion power plants through a $52 million upgrade programme on our record-breaking ST40 spherical tokamak. The initiative will focus on using lithium as a plasma facing material to improve plasma performance, building on pioneering work by Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) and others. Tokamak Energy is the only private company with over a decade’s experience in designing, building and operating tokamaks. This collaboration builds on the 'fusion strategic partnership' announced by the U.S. and UK governments in 2023, and will enable our collaborators at universities and national labs in both countries to benefit from cutting-edge research on ST40. We believe that partnerships like this will deliver fusion as a new source of clean, limitless and secure energy ⚡ Read the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) press release here: 👇 https://lnkd.in/e6YNAJwF And the Tokamak Energy release here: 👇 https://lnkd.in/eYB29ZMR #FusionForAll

We're hiring! We are seeking a dedicated and skilled D.C.-based Manager for Public Policy to join our team. This role will be crucial in shaping FIA’s advocacy efforts, managing direct outreach to government bodies, prioritizing and organizing the membership and FIA leadership's direct engagement with policymakers, and coordinating across the Association. The successful candidate will help drive fusion energy’s presence in the clean energy policy landscape by building relationships, educating stakeholders, and advocating for key fusion-related initiatives.

Last week, a delegation of FIA members visited the European Parliament in Strasbourg, meeting with members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and highlighting areas of opportunity to position Europe as a global leader in fusion. Led by FIA EU Director Cyrille Mai Thanh, the delegation engaged with MEPs across political groups and countries, raising awareness on fusion and putting forward key messages and opportunities to advance European leadership in the sector. Three key opportunities: ⚡ Provide regulatory certainty for fusion developers by creating a dedicated and risk-appropriate EU regulatory framework that is clearly separate from nuclear fission. ⚡ Ensure sufficient access to public funding and unlock private investment for startups to build their fusion machines and scale. ⚡ Foster effective public-private partnerships to stimulate innovation and create strong synergies between research centers and private developers to accelerate the development of commercial fusion. Leading in commercial fusion is a major opportunity for not only Europe, but all across the world. Commercial fusion would boost energy security, reinforce industrial competitiveness, and decarbonize the economy. Last week's discussions provided clarity that EU elected officials are noting the importance of maintaining leadership, and MEPs are supportive and ready to collaborate. The FIA looks forward to continuing to engage and support. https://lnkd.in/e88b8DA7

Earlier this week, Renaissance Fusion as part of the Fusion Industry Association (#FIA), joined Europe’s leading fusion startups at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. We met with a dozen Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to drive critical topics about fusion energy around: ✅ Clear regulations to accelerate fusion, ✅ Increased public funding to support private fusion development initiatives, ✅ Fostering public-private collaborations to make fusion energy a reality. Fusion energy is a #gamechanger that delivers #energysecurity for Europe and a sustainable, #cleanenergy for future generations. It’s inspiring to see the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) and MEPs collaborating with us to shape a future powered by fusion. #FusionEnergy #EnergyFuture #CleanEnergy #Innovation #cliamteaction #Sustainability #EnergySecurity #EuropeanParliament #PublicPrivatePartnerships

From November 25-27, Focused Energy's Chief Communication & Government Relation Officer, Guenter Kraft, joined the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) delegation to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Through a series of meetings with members of the European Parliament, the delegation highlighted the immense potential of fusion energy to meet Europe's growing energy needs with safe, secure, scalable, and carbon-free baseload power. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬: - Fusion energy offers abundant, clean energy independent of fossil fuels. - Regulatory certainty at the EU level is crucial for fusion developers and investors. - Improved access to funding is essential for start-ups to commercialize fusion technology. - Public-private partnerships in Europe should play a key role in accelerating commercialization. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞? Global private investment in fusion has surged to €8 billion by 2024, with more than 45 companies actively driving innovation to bring fusion power to the grid. However, unlocking the full potential 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐔. We are proud to join forces with the FIA to advocate for fusion energy as a key solution for Europe's decarbonized future and energy security. ⚡ #FusionEnergy #LaserFusion 📸: FIA Delegation at the European Parliament, Strasbourg

What will it take to make commercial fusion a reality in Europe? This week, Proxima Co-Founder and COO Lucio Milanese joined a Fusion Industry Association delegation in Brussels to help answer that question. In our meetings with 10+ members of the European Parliament, we emphasized that #fusionpower is closer to commercialization than some think. And as the EU prepares for a new Commission at the end of 2024, fusion fits perfectly into Europe’s vision for: 🔧  Industrial competitiveness, rebooting Europe as a hub for innovation and cutting-edge technologies. 💡  Turbo-charged investment to support fast-growing, game-changing industries like fusion. 🇪🇺  Increased public support for private startups driving breakthroughs... like unlocking abundant clean #fusionenergy. With momentum building in the European Parliament to make fusion a cornerstone of Europe's new industrial strategy, Proxima is proud to be part of the conversation — and the action. The future of energy is fusion, and we're making sure Europe leads the way.

This week, we had the privilege of representing Marvel Fusion as part of the Fusion Industry Association delegation at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Fusion energy is coming and it was great to see the openness in the European Parliament to bring it to Europe. Our discussions focused on how fusion can: 🔋 Strengthen Europe’s energy security 🏭 Boost industrial competitiveness 🌱 Drive decarbonization for a sustainable future We also addressed key challenges facing the fusion sector in Europe and shared three critical policy recommendations with decision-makers: We need the planning security of 1) Regulatory certainty to 2) attract and access funding and 3) foster Public-private partnerships. Only then can fusion energy flourish in Europe. With the new European Commission in place we need a  European Fusion Strategy soon, as recommended by the #DraghiReport, and create the conditions for a thriving fusion industry in Europe. The future of energy is fusion, and Europe must lead the way.  #Innovation #EnergyTransition #FusionIndustry

Registration is now live! Join us at our 2025 Annual Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. on February 25-26. FIA's Annual Policy Conference is a space for global leaders in government, industry, investment, science, & academia to come together and discuss concrete ways to accelerate fusion commercialization. Join us to further explore the actions driving the development of a fusion-powered future. Tickets are available until space is filled. A word to the wise - we sold out early last year so we'd recommend securing your spot sooner rather than later. We're looking forward to it and hope to see you in February! Registration and sponsorship opportunities are available at the links below. 🔎 Event page: https://lnkd.in/dUZ8vxs4 ⚡ Registration: https://lnkd.in/di_u4pXx 👀 Sponsorship opportunities: https://lnkd.in/d5x45Ztb P.S. FIA members & affiliate members, government, press, and students get discount codes. Please reach out to FIA Manager for Outreach Caroline Anderson (Caroline@FusionIndustryAssociation.org) if you fit in one of those categories. #FusionIndustry2025