Nuclear energy technologies continue to change what’s possible in energy, industry and our lives. Please check back often for updates and don’t hesitate to reach out to Donna Kemp Spangler, Communications Specialist, at donna.kempspangler@inl.gov or 208-716-5113 with questions or requests.
Latest News
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The Road to Advanced Nuclear: INL at the Heart of Nuclear Innovation
In 1951, four small lightbulbs flickered to life in the Idaho desert and changed the world forever. Now, after five decades, Idaho National Laboratory is leading the most ambitious nuclear energy push since Apollo 11. Meet the scientists, engineers, and companies building the reactors that will power America’s future.
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GAIN Announces Third Round FY 2026 Nuclear Energy Voucher Recipients
June 24, 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…
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DOE’s Regulatory Development Program Survey
DOE’s Regulatory Development Program is conducting this survey to better understand stakeholder needs, regulatory challenges, and emerging priorities. Your feedback will help: *Prioritize regulatory development efforts *Allocate technical resources effectively *Identify capability and expertise gaps *Improve collaboration opportunities *Accelerate technology deployment and licensing efficiency *Support future regulatory modernization activities Estimated completion time: 10–15 minutes.
Events
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Nuclear Outreach Program for High School Teachers
Through a Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP) University Nuclear Research Infrastructure Revitalization Award, Purdue University’s School of Nuclear Engineering will be hosting a three-day Nuclear Outreach Program for High School Teachers from July 14-16, 2026 in West Lafayette, IN. The program will be focused on the fundamentals of nuclear energy and…
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ANL National Lab Visit
Industry toured Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) to understand ongoing nuclear research and capabilities at the laboratory. Industry met with ANL technical points of contact to discuss capabilities and identify potential future collaboration opportunities.
Media Kit
For those interested in learning more about GAIN, we have compiled downloadable assets, which include logos, headshots, fact sheets and other materials. Learn more >