Now under construction, Doundna, the latest in a series of supercomputers at NERSC, will integrate CPU and GPU technologies to help embed AI into scientific workflows. Fusion energy is among the fields that will benefit from Doundna’s tenfold increase in NERSC computing power.

By providing streamlined access to our unique facilities and world-leading research staff, Berkeley Lab helps private companies and other partners accelerate their development timelines and advance from concept to pilot-scale demonstration.

Our partnership model rests on successful technology transfer and deep institutional knowledge. Through initiatives such as the Innovation Network for Fusion Energy (INFUSE), LaserNetUS, and BeamNetUS, we provide the private sector with the high-performance computing resources, advanced materials characterization, and specialized testing environments needed to validate complex engineering designs. These programs enable partners to leverage Berkeley Lab’s large-scale infrastructure for team science.

Jean-Luc Vay brainstorming with the MOAT Seed Model Team at a Genesis ModCon All-Hands Meeting at Argonne National Laboratory in December, 2025.

Beyond the sponsorship of the Office of Fusion Energy Sciences within the DOE Office of Science, one example is the Multi-Office Accelerator Team (MOAT), a Genesis Mission AI effort that will transform how particle accelerators are designed and operated. Another is the NVQLink partnership with NVIDIA; fusion is among the many fields that could benefit.

Berkeley Lab has had several collaborations with General Atomics and its DIII-D tokamak through the Superfacility integrated research infrastructure model, pioneered here. The Superfacility brings together efforts from our Advanced Modeling and Computational Research (AMCR) Division, the National Energy Research Supercomputing Center (NERSC), and the Energy Sciences Network (ESNet).

Beyond technical resources, Berkeley Lab provides regulatory know-how and safety expertise, helping partners navigate the transition from laboratory prototypes to industrial applications. By de-risking high-stakes projects, providing multidisciplinary scientific, regulatory, and safety expertise, and fostering a robust domestic supply chain, Berkeley Lab is helping the next generation of clean, abundant fusion energy reach the global market as quickly and safely as possible.