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Proxima Fusion signs Japan MoU with Kyoto Fusioneering

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Proxima Fusion, a German stellarator fusion company, signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan's Kyoto Fusioneering during Chancellor Merz's visit to Japan. The agreement is meant to strengthen the industrial supply chain behind Germany's fusion energy ambitions. Under the MoU, the two companies will continue and expand joint work on next-generation gyrotrons for plasma heating and on fuel cycle technologies. Kyoto Fusioneering will also contribute its technology and engineering expertise to commercializing and deploying fusion energy in Germany, including within the national Fusion Hubs initiative of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. The partners say the work supports Proxima's Alpha demonstrator, targeted for the early 2030s. Proxima has raised more than €650M in funding and public grants, including a €411M round in July 2026.

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    Proxima Fusion Signs Japan MoU to Build Fusion Supply Chain During Merz Visit

    Proxima Fusion signed an MoU with Kyoto Fusioneering during Chancellor Merz's Japan visit to strengthen the supply chain for Germany's commercial fusion ambitions. The partners will expand joint work on next-generation gyrotrons for plasma heating and fuel cycle technologies, supporting Proxima's Alpha demonstrator targeted for the early 2030s. Proxima has raised over €650M in funding and public grants, including a €411M round in July 2026.

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