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Fusion Innovation Research Engine (FIRE) Program

Sector: Nuclear • Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States

Source: Interesting Engineering

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The US Department of Energy has initiated four new collaborations under the FIRE program to address key challenges in developing fusion energy. The projects focus on creating durable materials for reactor components, managing heat extraction and fuel breeding, and ensuring reactor safety. The collaborations involve multiple national laboratories, universities, and private companies.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Nuclear, Education, Government
Location
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Interesting Engineering

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The project “Fusion Innovation Research Engine (FIRE) Program” is an infrastructure initiative in the Nuclear sector, located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Interesting Engineering.

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The US Department of Energy has initiated four new collaborations under the FIRE program to address key challenges in developing fusion energy. The projects focus on creating durable materials for reactor components, managing heat extraction and fuel breeding, and ensuring reactor safety. The collaborations involve multiple national laboratories, universities, and private companies.

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Energy

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United States of America (USA)

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Tennessee

City

Oak Ridge

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Nuclear, Education, Government

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2025-09-20

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