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Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear

We are a U.S. Department of Energy initiative built to provide access to government support that moves innovative nuclear energy technologies — for both advanced reactors and the existing nuclear fleet — toward commercialization to assist and educate those new to nuclear on its benefits, applications and role in our clean future energy transition. Learn more >

Upcoming Events

November 7

2024 Molten Salt Reactor Workshop

The 10th annual Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) Workshop is a leading forum to discuss molten salt technology advances. MSRs are a promising class of advanced nuclear reactors rapidly progressing toward demonstrations. The MSR workshop, held Nov. 5-7th 2024 in Knoxville, TN, provides a forum for sharing information and status on MSR research and development programs, technology advancements, international collaborations, and the progress of demonstration efforts.

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Latest News

  • Research Evaluates Transitioning from Coal to Nuclear Energy

    Researchers are engaging directly with communities to learn more about local opinions and how to build social and cultural metrics into their energy-planning analysis. That’s work that’s also being done at ORNL, where the Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) works with individual sites and utilities to run economic analyses and provide decision-making resources.

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  • Nuclear Safety Training and Workforce Development Program

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $100 million in funding to establish a nuclear safety training and workforce development program. Job growth in the U.S. nuclear energy sector is projected to triple by 2050 thanks to investments made by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Agenda and the long-term maintenance and sustainability of…

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