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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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…
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Analysis of NuCycle® Flowsheet for Waste Stream Characterization, Curio Solutions
Curio will partner with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to conduct an analysis of the NuCycle® flowsheet that will allow the generation of quantities and classification of anticipated waste streams and recommendations on waste forms most suitable to sequestering the generated waste streams. Results of the project would be used to determine the approach to…
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Heat Exchanger Evaluation, NuCube Energy
NuCube will partner with Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to receive assistance in computational analysis of the heat exchanger design. INL has developed a code to optimize high temperature heat exchangers for both installation and operating costs and has validated that code for conventional shell and tube heat exchangers. This analysis will allow NuCube to assess…
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Independent Assessment of a Novel Heat Exchanger Concept for Open-Air Brayton Cycle, Nano Nuclear Energy
Nano will partner with Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to perform an independent evaluation of the heat exchanger design. This will include the development of a computational model of the heat exchanger to help analyze the design and confirm certain attributes that are critical to the reactor operations.
Important Voucher Dates
Apr 30
FY-2025 3rd Round Proposals Due
Proposals for the FY-2025 3rd Round GAIN Nuclear Energy (NE) Vouchers are due by 5:00pm EST on Wednesday, April 30 2025.
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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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