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DOE Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program

Sector: Manufacturing (Industrial) • Location: Multiple, United States

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The Department of Energy has selected 11 developers of micro and small modular reactors to participate in its Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program. The program aims to fast-track commercial licensing and achieve criticality for at least three advanced nuclear reactor concepts outside national laboratories by July 4, 2026. DOE will not provide funding; companies bear all costs for design, manufacturing, c

Status
Prospective
Sector
Manufacturing (Industrial), Nuclear, Commercial, Government
Location
Multiple, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
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Neutron Bytes

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The project “DOE Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program” is an infrastructure initiative in the Manufacturing (Industrial) sector, located in Multiple, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Neutron Bytes.

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Prospective

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2026-07-22

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The Department of Energy has selected 11 developers of micro and small modular reactors to participate in its Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program. The program aims to fast-track commercial licensing and achieve criticality for at least three advanced nuclear reactor concepts outside national laboratories by July 4, 2026. DOE will not provide funding; companies bear all costs for design, manufacturing, construction, operation, and decommissioning.

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Energy

Location

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United States of America (USA)

State

Multiple

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Manufacturing (Industrial), Nuclear, Commercial, Government

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2025-09-16

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