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Xcimer Energy Receives Additional $30.5 Million Award from DOE Milestone Program

Leading laser fusion company Xcimer Energy announced today it’s finalized an agreement for up to $30.5 million in additional federal funding through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Milestone-Based ...

By Fusion Energy News Desk·10/18/2026, 6:18:41 PM·1 min read·Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:10 GMT·
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US Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright tours the world's largest privately owned laser system at Denver-based Xcimer Energy.

DENVER, October 06, 2026--( BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading laser fusion company Xcimer Energy announced today it's finalized an agreement for up to $30.5 million in additional federal funding through the U.S. Department of Energy's Milestone-Based Fusion Development Program.

The new DOE award for the program's second budget period brings the total DOE funding for potential Milestone payments to Xcimer to $39.5M.

The new DOE award for the program's second budget period brings the total DOE funding for potential Milestone payments to Xcimer to $39.5M. The most recent awards advance Xcimer into the second budget period of the federally supported fusion energy development program.

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