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New funding measures for fusion technology
12.11.2025
The Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space has launched a new call for funding to promote the further development of fusion energy.
The first call is aimed at projects within the "Fusion 2040 - Research on the way to the fusion power plant" program. The aim is to further develop technology for the construction and operation of the world's first fusion power plant in Germany. Among other things, funding will be provided for approaches to inertial fusion and magnetic confinement as well as components and systems for extreme conditions. The measure is intended to accelerate the transition from basic research to application-oriented projects and establish an innovation ecosystem involving industry and science. Project outlines can be submitted until January 15, 2026.
The second call concerns scientific and university research and focuses on the development and testing of real-world laboratories for the user-friendly, KDSF-compliant collection and use of research information. Funding is available for both joint and individual projects that strengthen the interface between science and practice. Universities can receive a funding rate of up to 100 percent as well as a project lump sum of 20 percent. The deadline for submitting project outlines is November 14, 2025.