Fusion companies are solving the physics independently, but they're duplicating effort on shared blockers: materials that withstand extreme conditions, supply chains for specialized components, regulatory pathways, and capital-efficient manufacturing. No single company can solve these alone. The real barrier to commercial fusion isn't one breakthrough — it's coordinated innovation across the ecosystem.
You don't need all the answers — you need a room, a guide, and a network. Here's what the program looks like from the inside.