# Xcimer Energy gets $30.5m more from the DOE for its gas-laser fusion work

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Date: 9 Oct 2026
About: [Xcimer Energy](https://technooptimist.io/companies/xcimer-energy.md)
Original source: https://xcimer.energy/news/nuclear-engineering-xcimer-lands-fresh-doe-funding-to-support-development-of-its-gas-laser-inertial-fusion-technology/

The US Department of Energy added $30.5 million to Xcimer Energy's milestone-based fusion award, bringing the program to $39.5 million. Xcimer is developing a gas-laser approach to inertial fusion, and the new funding starts the program's second budget period. Payments are released only as the company meets technical and commercial milestones.

## Key facts

- The agreement was finalized on October 9, 2026; the company announcement is dated October 13.
- Xcimer's total non-dilutive US federal funding is now $43.5 million, including a $4 million ARPA-E award received in 2024.
- Funds are paid progressively as Xcimer hits specific technical milestones, plus system-performance and commercial-readiness goals.

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