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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.
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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 >
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RECENT VOUCHER Recipients
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Thermogravimetric Analysis of IMSR Fuel Salt Simulants
Terrestrial Energy will partner with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) using their expertise in thermogravimetric analysis to analyze the IMSR fuel salt. This project will help determine what chemical species are present in the fuel salt vapor as a function of temperature and partial pressure, whether the fuel salt decomposes at elevated temperatures, and the…
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Real-Time Generation Risk Assessment (GRA) Model for Commercial Nuclear Power Plant
Entergy will partner with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to implement real-time Generation Risk Assessment (GRA) modeling to address these issues. ORNL’s unique experience in implementing GRA models combined with the use of their Operational Performance Risk Assessment (OPRA) software will be used to integrate the model with real-time data. Entergy will roll out the…
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Investigation of Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) Process Development for Graphite Neutron Moderator Production
Element Factory, LLC (Cheyenne, WY) will work with Idaho National Laboratory to ensure that graphite components will meet technical and regulatory requirements for use in nuclear reactors when they are produced through their novel process that uses different carbon sources.
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Thermal Energy Storage with sCO2 Power Conversion for Low-Cost Micro Modular Reactors – Heat Transfer and sCO2 Power Cycle Assessment
Kanata America, Inc. (Cheyenne, WY) will collaborate with Sandia National Laboratories to improve the efficiency of their thermal energy storage and power conversion systems for future use in microreactors.
Important Voucher Dates
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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
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FY-2024 3rd Round Proposals Due
Proposals for the FY-2024 3rd Round GAIN Nuclear Energy (NE) Vouchers are due by 5:00pm EST on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
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FY-2024 2nd Round Proposals Due
Proposals for the FY-2024 2nd Round GAIN Nuclear Energy (NE) Vouchers are due by 5:00pm EST on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.