UC San Diego and OpenStar Receive DOE INFUSE Grant for Dipole Fusion Research
UC San Diego and OpenStar have been awarded a DOE INFUSE grant to advance dipole fusion research.
San Diego, CA, November 3, 2026 —
UC San Diego and OpenStar have jointly received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through its Innovation Network for Fusion Energy (INFUSE) program. The award is intended to accelerate advancements in the field of dipole fusion research.
Dipole fusion is an area of experimental nuclear fusion that utilizes a magnetic field generated by a dipole, similar to Earth’s magnetic field, to confine plasma. Researchers are exploring this approach as a potential pathway to achieving controlled nuclear fusion, a process that could provide a clean and virtually limitless source of energy.
The collaboration between UC San Diego, a prominent academic institution with significant research capabilities, and OpenStar, likely an organization focused on fusion energy development, aims to leverage their combined expertise. The specifics of the grant, including the amount awarded and the detailed objectives of the research project, were not provided in the initial announcement.
The DOE’s INFUSE program is designed to foster collaboration between national laboratories, universities, and private industry to speed up the development of fusion energy technologies. By providing grants and access to national lab resources, INFUSE supports promising research concepts and emerging companies in the fusion sector.
Further details regarding the scope of the research, the timeline for the project, and the specific contributions expected from UC San Diego and OpenStar are anticipated to be released as the initiative progresses. The focus remains on advancing the understanding and application of dipole fusion principles to contribute to the broader goal of commercializing fusion energy.
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