# Realta Fusion picks Madison's former Oscar Mayer plant for its headquarters and R&D site

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Date: 15 Jul 2026
About: [Realta Fusion](https://technooptimist.io/companies/realta-fusion.md) · [CoSMo mirror fusion (WHAM to Hammir)](https://technooptimist.io/energy/cosmo-mirror-fusion.md)
Original source: https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2026/07/realta-fusion-settles-in-madisons-former-oscar-mayer-plant

Realta will put its headquarters and research facility in the former Oscar Mayer plant in Madison, backed by up to $55 million of state and city incentives. Construction should start by the end of 2026; Realta pledged $67 million of building work and at least 157 new jobs, aiming for 600.

## Key facts

- Incentives up to $55M, including a fusion sales-tax exemption worth about $37.5M.
- About 50 staff now, 70 targeted by end of 2026.
- Includes 45,000 sq ft of manufacturing space.

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