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June 6, 2025, 7:01AMNuclear News

The Department of Energy announced on June 5 that three companies—all of which are new to the Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) voucher program—will receive vouchers to support their research on advanced fuels, materials, and sensors. The second round fiscal year 2025 vouchers will let the companies access specialized research facilities and expertise in the DOE’s national laboratory complex.

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X-energy, TerraPower share updates on advanced reactor projects

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Sandia enters into SPP with Elemental

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Oklo’s Isotope Test Reactor achieves criticality

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Oklo’s Groves Isotope Test Reactor became the fifth Department of Energy–authorized reactor to achieve criticality under the agency’s authorization process, it was announced earlier...

Trio of GAIN vouchers for sensors, materials, and fuels testing

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