Organizations

The Austrian Academy of Sciences is the leading organization promoting non-university academic research across various scientific disciplines in Austria. Established in 1847, it oversees a network of research and support facilities. The Academy supports researchers, fosters the development of young academics, and represents Austrian science policy on both national and international levels.

The Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics is a research institute in Russia dedicated to the study and development of nuclear physics, including fusion energy. It is known for its work with colliders and synchrotron radiation sources. The institute has made key contributions in the construction of electron-positron colliders, the development of non-inductive plasma heating and current drive techniques, and the field of high energy beam physics.

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy (INRNE) is an organization focused on the peaceful utilization of nuclear energy and related research. The INRNE is part of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and conducts studies in nuclear physics, high energy physics, and radiation protection. In addition to this, the institute provides specialized training for nuclear professionals and contributes to the formulation and implementation of national nuclear policy.

The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a science and engineering research and education institution based in Pasadena, California. Its mission is to address fundamental problems in science and technology in a collaborative and interdisciplinary atmosphere. Among its operations, Caltech runs the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) which focuses on robotic exploration of the solar system.

CIEMAT (Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas) is a public research agency in Spain specializing in energy and environmental research and technology. It performs research and technological development projects related to energy and environment, including fusion energy, as well as fundamental research. CIEMAT operates under the auspices of the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities.

The Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is a public research university located in Golden, Colorado. Its academic and research programs are focused on engineering and applied science, with a special emphasis on matters related to Earth's natural resources. Mines provides both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a range of scientific and engineering disciplines.

Columbia University’s plasma and fusion program, active since 1961, has graduated over 160 doctoral students working across the fusion energy sector and related industries. The program currently includes more than 30 PhD students and provides training to undergraduate students in plasma physics and fusion technology. In 2025, Columbia established the Columbia Fusion Research Center to support industry-aligned research and workforce development for the fusion energy sector

The Department of Experimental Physics is part of Comenius University, which is located in Bratislava, Slovakia. This department focuses on education and research in various branches of experimental physics, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs to students. In addition to its educational activities, the department is also engaged in various research projects in fields like atomic physics, nuclear physics, and solid state physics.

CRAFT is China's major R&D center in Hefei, a hub for developing materials, components, and robotics for future fusion power plants. CRAFT supports CFEDR's development and aims to bridge the gap between current experiments, such as EAST, and commercial fusion. CRAFT is focused on magnets, heating, divertors, and remote handling.

The Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE) is the UK's national laboratory for fusion research. CCFE is based at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, and is owned and operated by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. CCFE houses two major fusion experiment facilities, JET (Joint European Torus) and MAST (Mega Amp Spherical Tokamak), focused on preparing the ground for the commercial use of fusion as a way to generate cleaner energy.