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HORNIG: Recycled Transuranic (TRU) Fuel R&D for Gen‑IV Reactors

ARPA‑E is funding R&D to develop commercially deployable recycled transuranic (TRU) fuels for Gen‑IV reactors, aiming to enable a domestic TRU fuel supply chain and reduce reliance on imported uranium. Projects should advance fuel design, fabrication, manufacturability, cost (target LCOF = 1¢/kWh), and regulatory qualification within seven years to reduce waste and support energy security.…

Source

Agency: Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy

Award

Total Funding: $50M

Award Ceiling: $7M

Award Floor: $500,000

Dates

Open Date: April 23, 2026

Close Date: May 28, 2026

Eligibility

industry:energy

industry:environment

industry:manufacturing

industry:research

Keywords

transuranic fuel

gen-iv reactors

nuclear fuel recycling

domestic supply chain

fuel qualification

levelized cost

manufacturability

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