Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear

About GAIN

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.

Industry Support

GAIN provides the nuclear community with access to the technical, regulatory, and financial support necessary to move innovative nuclear energy technologies toward commercialization while ensuring the continued safe, reliable, and economic operation of the existing nuclear fleet.

Our Work

In addition to supporting the commercialization of advanced nuclear technologies, GAIN works with organizations (states, utilities, communities) that are new to nuclear and interested in learning more.

Resources

GAIN has compiled a list of key legacy databases, directories..(need wording)

Upcoming Events

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Latest News

Cradle to Commerce is now accepting Innovator applications!

October 7, 2026

Cradle to Commerce (C2C) unites inventors and entrepreneurs to scale secure, affordable, and reliable energy solutions - Applications open now through November 15, 2026

GAIN Announces Fourth Round FY 2026 Nuclear Energy Voucher Recipients

September 30, 2026

September 30, 2026 DOE’s Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) program provides the nuclear community with the technical, regulatory, and financial support needed to move innovative nuclear technologies toward commercialization while ensuring the continued, safe, and economic operation of the existing fleet. The businesses selected to receive a GAIN nuclear energy voucher for Round 4 FY 2026 are: BNNT Materials LLC, Newport News, VA; Tam Fortis Solutions, Inc., Marina Del Ray, CA;, and Ur-Energy USA Inc., Casper, WY

Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses Contenders Announced

July 29, 2026

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the selection of Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Idaho as potential host states for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses, a new effort to strengthen and modernize the nation’s full nuclear fuel cycle. The campuses will attract significant investment, expand domestic manufacturing, and create thousands of new high-paying jobs in their respective regions.