GAIN NUCLEAR ENERGY (NE) VOUCHER PROGRAM
GAIN’s NE Voucher Program seeks to accelerate the commercialization of nuclear energy technologies by providing funding and access to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy’s world-class expertise and resources across its national lab complex. GAIN is available to assist interested applicants through every step of the process. For information on the GAIN NE Voucher application process, contact Chris Lohse, Innovation & Technology Manager, at [email protected] or 925-698-9988.
NE Voucher Process
Applying for GAIN’s NE voucher may feel overwhelming. Rest assured, GAIN will help you through the process. Take a step-by-step look at the program and learn more >
Applying for a Voucher
Understanding the eligibility and cost-share requirements, topic areas, review criteria, and key dates are critical to a successful GAIN NE voucher application process. Learn a few tips, and more, here >
Recent Voucher Recipients
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Radiation Test of Smart Electric Cable for Nuclear Power Plants
AiMiLi will partner with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to access the Accelerated and Real-time Experimental Nodal Assessment (ARENA) Cable Test Bed and High Exposure Facility (HEF) gamma irradiation capabilities. These facilities can simulate adverse power plant environments in a testing environment.
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Reference Data for Determination of Carbon and Oxygen Content in TRISO Fuel Kernels
Standard Nuclear is developing alternative methods to assess the carbon and oxygen content in the fuel kernel. They will partner with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to perform LECO testing in the Low Activation Materials Development and Analysis (LAMDA) laboratory to help baseline and calibrate the method. By developing an alternative method for assessing carbon…
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Independent Verification and Benchmark of Deep Fission’s Deep Borehole Microreactor Thermal Hydraulic System Behavior, Deep Fission
Deep Fission will partner with Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to enhance its thermal hydraulics infrastructure using RELAP5-3D modeling. INL has unique expertise in developing thermomechanical and thermos-hydro-mechanical models in deep geological repositories for used nuclear fuel and geothermal applications involving deep hole drilling and heat extraction.
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Development of Analytical Techniques for Trace Impurities in 2LiF-BeF2, Kairos Power
Kairos will partner with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to extend measurements of dissolved oxygen and corrosion products in FLiBe to the full range of relevant/significant impurities, as well as incorporating the measurement methods into their quality assurance program/practices. Refinement of analytical methods for species in salt that impact system operation will enable Kairos to…
IMPORTANT UPDATE
on Round 3 of GAIN Vouchers…
Given the extended review time necessary for the 2nd round of GAIN vouchers, it is anticipated that award announcements will be made in the 3rd quarter of 2025. NE and GAIN have decided to postpone the 3rd round of GAIN vouchers for fiscal year (FY) 2025. The current plan will be to hold a standard voucher call for Round 4 of FY 2025. Any vouchers applications submitted in the system for Round 3 will be moved over to Round 4. The Round 4 voucher applications are due on July 31st.
Important Voucher Dates
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FY-2025 4th Round Proposals Due
Proposals for the FY-2025 4th Round GAIN Nuclear Energy (NE) Vouchers are due by 5:00pm EST on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
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FY-2025 2nd Round Proposals Due
Proposals for the FY-2025 2ndt Round GAIN Nuclear Energy (NE) Vouchers are due by 5:00pm EST on Friday, January 31, 2025. For this round of…
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FY 2025 – Round 2 GAIN Voucher Proposals – Limited Funding and Scope Limits for Voucher Applications
Proposals for the FY 2025 2nd Round GAIN NE Vouchers are due by 5:00 pm EST on Friday, January 31, 2025. Please note for the…
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FY-2025 1st Round Proposals Due
Proposals for the FY-2025 1st Round GAIN Nuclear Energy (NE) Vouchers are due by 5:00pm EST on Thursday, October 31, 2024.
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FY-2024 4th Round Proposals Due
Proposals for the FY-2024 4th Round GAIN Nuclear Energy (NE) Vouchers are due by 5:00pm EST on Wednesday, July 31, 2024