First Light Fusion

At First Light Fusion we are passionate about inspiring the next generation of aspiring physicists and scientists. Following our successful internship program last summer, we are pleased to be welcoming five new interns for Summer 2024. Jude, Ege, Chris, Mark and Mae will spend the next 12 weeks supporting the team on exciting projects across our Computational Science & Engineering, Target Design, Experimental Physics and Pulsed Power teams. We're delighted to have them on the First Light team! #fusion #thefutureisfusion #firstlightfusion

We welcomed over 45 investors to our inaugural Deep Tech Investor - Spinout Showcase this week, bringing together venture capital and corporate investors from the US, U.K. & Europe.   Featuring Oxford’s leading spinout companies including Oxa First Light Fusion, Moa Technology, OXCCU TECH LTD, Navenio , Brill Power and Ufonia, and so many more pioneering leaders and world class #technologies from the University of Oxford.   We heard from our leading academics and Deep Tech hubs including Nick Hawes Director of the Oxford Robotics Institute and Christopher Noble Co-Director at the Quantum Computing and Simulation Hub, led by Oxford.   We visited Harwell Science and Innovation Campus to showcase the fantastic Deep Tech facilities that support our research and commercial ambitions across our wider ecosystem of partners and innovation districts including University of Oxford, Begbroke Science Park, The Oxford Science Park (TOSP), Inventa and beyond.   Together, we are developing Oxford as a global centre of excellence and innovation in Deep Tech.  We look forward to supporting the continued development of these critical partnerships.    Discover more #StartedinOxford companies: Covatic | Oxford Ionics | Alloyed | Oxford Endovascular Ltd. | FluoRok | Mind Foundry | AiSentia | Lumai | QuantrolOx | Salience Labs | Veer | ORCA Computing | NavLive | HydRegen | Seloxium   Thanks to: Oxford Science Enterprises | STFC | National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) | Diamond Light Source | Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP and more!   Andrea Stewart | Hilary Shannon | Dr Olga Kozlova, FRSE | Adam Workman Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gVM9ZAMa   #deeptech #innovation #oxforduniversity #investment #ai #cleantech #quantumcomputing #medtech

We had a great time at FUSION24 on Tuesday, discussing all things fusion with the brightest minds in the business. We were proud to watch one of our fantastic scientists, Rosie Barker, on the 'A Unified Force' panel, speaking about how we can attract a diverse range of talent into the fusion industry. Reflecting on the day, Rosie said: "Fusion24 was a brilliant day! The overarching message for me was the need to urgently communicate with the world how fusion can positively impact their lives.   "We often talk about fusion being the solution to climate change and providing clean power. However, the conference went beyond this to highlight how fusion will change the lives of individuals living in poverty by providing cheap electricity, those living without water by providing power for desalination plants, and many more people besides.   "I attended a series of panels on how we can ensure the future of fusion has public support and has the diverse, skilled workforce it needs. There was a powerful panel session about the importance of narrative. My takeaway was that we need to be proactive about messaging if we want the world to enthusiastically adopt fusion as the next great technological development."

Today I took part in a webinar as a technical expert for the Fusion Industry Programme: Pulsed Power Challenge. The aim of the competition is to develop solutions to fusion energy challenges in three key priority areas (Scaling of technology, Reliability, Control Precision). The Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) has made £3.5m available for organisations and businesses to advance pulsed power technology and is agnostic of fusion scheme, ICF or MCF. The deadline for submission is not far away, it’s the 11th July, so please share widely and act quickly. Making commercial fusion energy happen is going to require many advancements in pulsed power for all of the potential schemes. At First Light Fusion we have developed LCOE (levelised cost of energy) models which highlight importance of fusion driver cost, reliability, maintainability and size in order to make any scheme viable. It’s really important for us to be advancing this now. Information regarding the challenge can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eZPfe9z5

Get ready for a game-changing discussion on fusion energy and its pivotal role in achieving net zero at The Energy Landscape UK (ELUK 2024) Conference on September 10-11, 2024, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge! Ryan Ramsey, Chief Operating Officer at First Light Fusion, will headline Panel 8: "Pioneering Global Collaboration for Net Zero Transformation." This session will delve into the revolutionary potential of fusion energy and the critical importance of international collaboration to expedite the journey towards a sustainable, net-zero future. 💡 Why Attend This Panel? Nuclear and fusion energy are crucial for a sustainable, net-zero future. Join Ryan and other industry leaders as they explore the 'Net Zero Nuclear' initiative, the importance of global collaboration, and the groundbreaking UK-US partnership in fusion technology. Key Topics: 🔹 Fusion's Revolutionary Potential: Exploring fusion energy as a limitless clean power source. 🔹 'Net Zero Nuclear' Initiative: Unveiling the call for tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050. 🔹 UK’s Commitment: Showcasing support for cutting-edge fusion technologies. 🔹 Political Will & Financing: Scaling up fusion energy capacity with efficient financing. 🔹 Global Collaboration: Understanding the collaboration needed for effective decarbonization. 🔹 Innovation in Fusion: Advancing high-temperature gas reactors and other innovative technologies. 🌟 About Ryan: Ryan is COO at First Light Fusion, the world's largest Inertial Confinement Fusion company. With extensive experience in the Royal Navy Submarine Service and leadership roles at National Grid and Shell, Ryan brings a wealth of expertise to this critical discussion. He is also a published author and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. 📰 In the News: First Light achieves world first fusion result, proving unique new target technology. Read more: https://lnkd.in/enSczrUB Join us at ELUK 2024: Ready to drive the net-zero revolution? Register your interest - https://lnkd.in/eyWpVf7H, become a delegate, secure sponsorship, or inquire about speaking opportunities by contacting us at info@energiselandscape.co.uk. Visit https://lnkd.in/e5ZUPX2s to learn more about the event. Don't miss this opportunity to join Ryan Ramsey and other industry leaders in illuminating the path towards a cleaner, greener future powered by nuclear and fusion energy! #NetZero #NuclearEnergy #FusionEnergy #GlobalCollaboration #ELUK2024 Andy Beales Energise Landscape Ltd

Next up on the stage at FUSION24 is First Light scientist Rosie Barker! On the 'A Unified Force' panel, Rosie has been discussing what attracts young people to fusion, and how we can build and maintain a diverse range of talent in the industry. #fusion24 #fusioniscoming

Great to watch Rafel Bordas, our Head of Data Science at First Light, take to the stage to discuss the use of AI in fusion at FUSION24. Lots of food for thought on how AI could help predict, design and improve fusion experiments and infrastructure in the future. #fusion24 #fusioniscoming

We’ve arrived at FUSION24! Looking forward to a great day of discussions on all things fusion. #fusion24 #fusioniscoming

We can't wait to be at FUSION24 next week! Next Tuesday, 18th June, the First Light team will be heading to the Science Museum in London for one of the biggest, most exciting fusion events of the year. FUSION24 brings together the brightest minds from across the industry, to discuss the incredible breakthroughs in fusion technology happening across the globe. First Light's Rosie Barker will be on the 'A Unified Force' panel, discussing what attracts young people to fusion, and how we can work to grow and maintain a diverse range of talent in our industry. Rafel Bordas will also be sharing his insights on the use of AI in fusion energy development, on the 'AI: Amplifying Ingenuity' panel. Not one to miss! #fusion24 #fusion