HERCULES Proposal Submission Form
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About Helion We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone. Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant. This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths - values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait. HERCULES Proposal Submission Form Helion's external funding initiative supports research that develops the materials and technologies required to scale fusion energy from initial power plants to global deployment. With over $17M in funding committed through 2028, HERCULES will support partner-driven projects across three phases: Phase 1: $10,000 - $100,000 over 6-8 months Phase 2: $100,000 - $500,000 over 12-24 months Phase 3: $1,000,000 - $2,000,000 to establish a University Center of Excellence Research topics in materials science, nuclear engineering, fuel cycle, plasma physics, and pulsed power are listed on the website. Proposals are reviewed year-round, with priority given to those received by January 5, 2026. How it works Complete the below application questions and submit your proposal in PDF format Proposals must be in PDF format and limited to four pages What to include (Maximum four pages) Your team's capabilities and expertise Statement of work List of personnel and institutions involved Deliverables and funding breakdown Overall project schedule This is your chance to collaborate with Helion on the mission to deliver fusion energy.
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