U.S. Department of Commerce Awards $85 Million to Commonwealth Fusion Systems for Chip R&D

By Tim De Chant · TechCrunch · 2026-10-23

TechCrunch reports that Commonwealth Fusion Systems has secured an $85 million CHIPS Act grant to develop specialized semiconductors for the fusion energy sector. This federal investment grants the government a stake in the startup as it prepares to activate its Sparc reactor nex

TechCrunch reports that Commonwealth Fusion Systems has secured an $85 million CHIPS Act grant to develop specialized semiconductors for the fusion energy sector. This federal investment grants the government a stake in the startup as it prepares to activate its Sparc reactor nex