Small and medium enterprises may not dominate headlines in the fusion world, but they are increasingly essential to its progress. From supplying critical components to accelerating innovation cycles, SMEs are shaping the global fusion ecosystem in ways large institutions alone cannot. Explore how SMEs are strengthening the fusion supply chain and why their role matters.

Fusion energy is shifting from science fiction to reality, attracting nearly $10 billion in private investment and setting the stage for the 2030s as the decade of commercialization. With soaring energy demands from AI, urgent decarbonization goals, and groundbreaking tech, fusion promises clean, 24/7 power despite challenges in capital, supply chains, and regulation.