What is GAIN?
The GAIN initiative is a public-private partnership established by the U.S. Department of Energy and operates out of Idaho National Laboratory. We facilitate access to the technical, regulatory and financial support needed to accelerate the commercialization of advanced nuclear technologies.
As technologies move closer to commercialization, GAIN is also evolving to support organizations (states, utilities, communities) who are new to nuclear and interested in learning more. Our focus is to engage with state and local leaders to understand their needs first. GAIN can connect them with national lab resources to help understand how nuclear energy might serve their needs in the future. Learn more >
GAIN’s Mission
Provide the nuclear energy industry with access to the technical, regulatory, and financial support necessary to move innovative nuclear energy technologies toward commercialization in an accelerated and cost-effective fashion while helping communities with clean energy transitions.
GAIN’s Vision
By 2030, the U.S. nuclear industry will be equipped to lead the world in the deployment of innovative nuclear technologies to supply urgently needed abundant clean energy both domestically and globally.
Facets of GAIN
Accelerating the commercialization of nuclear energy technologies that support both the existing fleet and advanced reactors requires a multi-faceted approach. That’s why GAIN works to support, impact and influence each of these components that represent a critical part of the advanced nuclear ecosystem.
GAIN by the Numbers
GAIN uses a full range of methods to respond, communicate and collaborate with an expanding list of nuclear energy stakeholders. Therefore, it is crucial that GAIN reach audiences and stakeholders through funding and outreach.
GAIN Nuclear Energy Vouchers
104 NE vouchers awarded
64 organizations awarded NE vouchers
$37.2 million awarded through NE vouchers
