Commonwealth Fusion Systems gets $85M to build better fusion-ready semiconductors

October 22, 2026 · 2:59 pm 2 sources

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• Fusion startup Helion is developing new semiconductors that could double output of its power plants
  TechCrunch · October 22, 2026 14:59
  Helion now has another $225 million to help speed development of its first fusion power plant, due to provide Microsoft with electricity in 2028.
• Commonwealth Fusion Systems gets $85M to build better fusion-ready semiconductors
  TechCrunch · October 23, 2026 16:20
  Top-funded fusion startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems received an $85 million award from the federal government to advance conductors for fusion power plants.