Best Nordic Development Fund Podcasts (2025)

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Germany announces major fusion investments; U.S. think tank calls for one-time $10 billion injection into fusion; AI betting big on fusion 5:39

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November 12, 2025 Abdus Shaik, PhD student at Imperial College, London, gives this week's Fusion News update - summarizing behind the headlines of recent fusion energy news articles. Links to the stories discussed are included below. 1. Germany announces major national investment plan for fusion energy https://www.dw.com/en/nuclear-fusion-germany-b…

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COP30: All eyes on global climate goals 13:09

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The fourth episode of Nordic x Climate Talks focuses on the 30th UN Climate Conference. The episode will focus on this year’s COP’s main themes and will touch upon the key role of the Nordic countries in the process and the importance of Nordic collaboration to achieve global climate goals. In this episode, Mattias Frumerie, Climate Ambassador and …

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U.S. Department of Energy releases fusion roadmap; CFS-Google DeepMind partnership; Nordic study of siting a fusion power plant 9:12

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October 29, 2025 Mechanical design engineer Jasmine Mund gives this week's Fusion News update - summarizing behind the headlines of recent fusion energy news articles. Links to the stories discussed are included below.1. Energy Department Announces Fusion Science & Technology Roadmap to Accelerate Commercial Fusion Powerhttps://www.energy.gov/artic…

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'It's a matter of when, not if, fusion comes online'; Eni inks power purchase agreement with CFS 7:17

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October 15, 2025 Jeff Peachman, PhD student at the University of Washington, gives this week's Fusion News update - summarizing behind the headlines of recent fusion energy news articles. Links to the stories discussed are included below. 1. Nuclear fusion, the 'holy grail' of power, was always 30 years away -now it's a matter of when, not if, fusi…

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Catalysing finance for climate action 29:44

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In the third episode of Nordic x Climate Talks, we focus on blended finance and catalysing finance for climate action. In this discussion, NDF and Convergence unpack Nordic and global examples of blended finance transactions and explore how financial structuring can de-risk investments and unlock capital for climate solutions.…

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General Atomics completes ITER magnet; DOE announces funding to advance fusion leadership; study shows Super-X design results for handling hot exhaust 8:42

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September 17, 2025 Mechanical design engineer Jasmine Mund gives this week's Fusion News update - summarizing behind the headlines of recent fusion energy news articles. Links to the stories discussed are included below. 1. General Atomics marks completion of ITER’s superconducting fusion magnet https://www.ans.org/news/2025-09-04/article-7345/gene…

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Commonwealth Fusion Systems raises $863 million; New fusion company is launched; Fusion funding and power purchase agreements ramp up 4:20

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September 3rd, 2025 Abdus Shaik, PhD student at Imperial College in London, gives this week's Fusion News update - summarizing behind the headlines of recent fusion energy news articles. Links to the stories discussed are included below. 1. Commonwealth Fusion Systems raises $863 Million https://cfs.energy/news-and-media/commonwealth-fusion-systems…

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Marathon Fusion claims it can turn mercury into gold with fusion reactions; AI enabling fusion systems improvement 5:43

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August 20, 2025 Jeff Peachman, PhD student at the University of Washington, gives this week's Fusion News update - summarizing behind the headlines of recent fusion energy news articles. Links to the stories discussed are included below. 1. Marathon Fusion claims it can turn mercury into gold while creating clean energy https://phys.org/news/2025-0…

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Helion Energy starts fusion power plant construction; Germany advances fusion plans in High-Tech Agenda; Avalanche Energy hits milestone for fusion machine development 6:49

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Fusion News: August 6, 2025 Dr. Cyd Cowley, working at the intersection of fusion and AI at FIA affiliate member digiLab, gives today's global fusion news update. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below. 1. Helion Energy starts construction on nuclear fusion plant to power Microsoft data centers https://www.reuters.com/business/ene…

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Feminvest, leading the way investing in women founders in the Nordics - with Michaela Berglund, CEO Feminvest 50:03

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🚀 Women Investors: Unlock the Nordic Investment Revolution! 🎙 In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona speaks with Michaela Berglund, CEO of Feminvest, about investing in women entrepreneurs and transforming women's financial futures in the Nordics. 🌍 Discover how Michaela is challenging the investment landscape, where less than…

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EU Fusion Funding; FIA EU Position Paper; Google buys Fusion Power; $180m for Fusion; Funding for steady-state fusion 9:35

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Mechanical design engineer Jasmine Mund gives this week's global fusion news update, summarizing behind all of the major headlines. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below.1. EU provides funding for fusion materials testing facilityhttps://world-nuclear-news.org/articles/eu-provides-funding-for-fusion-materials-testing-facility2. F…

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How To Get Non Dilutive Grants to Fund your Business with Vanessa Del Pozo Sanchez - Senior Grant Development Consultant, Grants Office 59:17

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🚀 Women Entrepreneurs: Unlock the secret world of grants! 🎙 In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona speaks with Vanessa Sanchez, Senior Grant Development Consultant at Grants Office, about unlocking funding opportunities for women entrepreneurs. 🌍 Discover how Vanessa is transforming the grant funding landscape by helping women…

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UK invests £2.5bn, Proxima raises $148m, and plasma code cracked 7:03

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Dr. Cyd Cowley, working at the intersection of fusion and AI at FIA affiliate member digiLab, gives today's global fusion news update. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below. 1. Major funding milestone for world-first protype fusion plant https://www.gov.uk/government/news/25-billion-for-world-first-prototype-fusion-energy-plant 2…

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How to Leverage PR to increase your credibility, authentically attract investors, customers and scale, with Andie Cooper, Account Director BeachHut PR 1:11:29

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🎙 In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona sits down with Andie Cooper, Account Director at Beach Hut PR, to unlock the secrets of powerful tech communications for founders. 🚀 Discover how innovative startups transform their stories into global headlines, with insider strategies for media relations, fundraising visibility, and a…

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Advancing gender equality in Africa's clean energy sector 18:26

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In the second episode, produced in collaboration with the Energy and Environment Partnership Trust Fund (EEP Africa), we will talk about EEP Africa's activities and how gender equality and inclusion are addressed in their project portfolio.By Nordic Development Fund

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🎙️ EP 50: How Latiwa Foundation and Build Her a Future offer Entrepreneurship & Development Opportunites to women and girls in Africa, with Cathy Allara Latiwa 46:34

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🌍 Transforming Africa's Economic Landscape: One Woman's Mission to Empower 60,000 Entrepreneurs Join Cathy Latiwa, founder of Latiwa Development Foundation, as she reveals how "Build Her A Future" is revolutionizing women's entrepreneurship across Central Africa. From survival businesses to global market players, this episode uncovers the power of …

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Building Confidence and Inspiring Entrepreneurs into the Multi-Billion $ Beauty Business, with Sarah Naylor social entrepreneur from Sarah Naylor Academy 48:11

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🌟 Transforming Lives Through Beauty: Meet Sarah Naylor, the social entrepreneur rewriting success stories for marginalized communities! From helping teenagers build confidence to supporting individuals seeking a fresh start, Sarah's academy proves that practical skills are powerful tools of empowerment. Her journey from Dublin's challenging neighbo…

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TAE Technologies raises $150m, Fusion Supply Chain spending almost doubles in 2024, Wendelstein 7-X sets new performance records 9:51

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Mechanical design engineer Jasmine Mund gives this week's global fusion news update, summarizing behind all of the major headlines. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below. 1. TAE Technologies raises $150m in funding for fusion energy development https://www.power-technology.com/news/tae-technologies-fusion-energy-development/ 2. F…

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This is Penny, Revolutionising Pensions for Women, with Lesley Tully 1:00:11

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🔥 Ready to rethink financial security for women? In this episode, Lesley Tully, founder of This is Penny, shares her inspiring mission to close the gender pension gap through innovative fintech solutions. Discover how This is Penny combines technology, education, and community to empower women to take control of their retirement savings. Whether yo…

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Laser-powered fusion, World's most powerful laser, Realta Fusion raises $36M 7:18

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A summary of recent fusion energy news stories presented by Jeff Peachman, a graduate student of plasma physics at the University of Washington. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below. 1. Laser-powered fusion experiment more than doubles its power output. https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/17/laser-powered-fusion-experiment-more-than-…

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Building Unstoppable, The Fundraising Accelerator for Female Climate Founders, with Helena Wasserman 44:07

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🔥 Ready to fuel your climate startup journey? In this episode, Helena Wasserman, founder and CEO of Unstoppable Accelerator, shares her inspiring path from entrepreneur to climate advocate. Discover at Unstoppable, how community, fundraising strategies, personal branding, and AI tools can supercharge your impact in the climate space. Whether you're…

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ITER completes super magnet; University of Texas solves fusion challenge; Fusion collaboration in Germany; Is China pulling ahead in fusion? 9:05

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Mechanical design engineer Jasmine Mund gives this week's global fusion news update, summarizing behind all of the major headlines. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below. 1. ITER completes fusion super magnethttps://www.neimagazine.com/news/iter-completes-fusion-super-magnet/ 2. University of Texas-led team solves a big problem f…

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15 Years of Climate Finance – What have we achieved? 24:32

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In this episode we reflect on NDF’s 15-year journey in climate and development finance and discuss how the agenda has transformed and the responses to challenges evolved globally. We emphasise NDF's role at the forefront of driving timely solutions and implementing best practices, showcasing a proactive approach to tackling climate and development …

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US firm unveils 350MW stellarator design; CFS hits key machine construction milestone; Marvel Fusion secures €113 million; Germany plans 1 GW fusion facility; Thea Energy simplifies fusion 11:04

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Dr. Cyd Cowley, working at the intersection of fusion and AI at FIA affiliate member digiLab, gives today's global fusion news update. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below. 1. US firm unveils world’s largest 350MW stellarator fusion power design basishttps://interestingengineering.com/energy/us-stellarator-fusion-power-design-ba…

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UKAEA and Eni unite for worlds largest fusion fuel facility; US to test 'fusion blanket'; General Fusion's first plasma in cutting edge fusion machine; Virginia governor urges US fusion development 9:47

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Kyra Jorgensen, working at FIA member Helion, gives today's global fusion news update. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below. 1.UKAEA and Eni Unite to Construct the World's Largest Fusion Fuel Facility https://www.sustainabletimes.co.uk/post/ukaea-and-eni-unite-to-construct-the-world-s-largest-fusion-fuel-facility 2. US to test c…

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Proxima Fusion publishes plans for fusion power plant, WEST machine beats world record, Fusion doctoral trainings to begin this fall in the UK 9:22

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Dr. Cyd Cowley, working at the intersection of fusion and AI at FIA affiliate member digiLab, gives today's global fusion news update. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below.1. German Startup Publishes Open-Source Plans for Fusion Power Planthttps://www.wsj.com/articles/german-startup-publishes-open-source-plans-for-nuclear-fusion…

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Retired coal plant to become fusion facility, shared-flow-stabilized z pinches for stable thermal fusion, CNL expands clean energy siting to include fusion 8:22

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Mechanical design engineer Jasmine Mund gives this week's global fusion news update, summarizing behind all of the major headlines. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below. 1. A retired coal plant to become a 350MW stellarator fusion power facilityhttps://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/tva-signs-up-for-type-one-energy-fusion-p…

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Helion raises $425m for fusion machine, UKAEA invests £200m in fusion development, SMART tokamak advancement 10:00

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Jeff Peachman, PhD student at the University of Washington, gives today's Fusion News update - summarizing the major recent headlines in fusion energy. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below. 1. Helion raises $425M to help build a fusion reactor for Microsoft https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/28/helion-raises-425m-to-help-build-a-fus…

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Commonwealth Fusion Systems plans to build its first power plant in Virginia; UK funds fusion; production of fusion-grade steel at scale 8:42

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Dr. Cyd Cowley, working at the intersection of fusion and AI at FIA affiliate member digiLab, gives today's global fusion news update. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below. 1. Fusion Start-Up Plans to Build Its First Power Plant in Virginia https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/climate/commonwealth-fusion-power-plant.html 2. Minist…

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Happy new year! 2024 recap 10:53

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In this special edition of Fusion News, Fusion Industry Association CEO Andrew Holland summarizes fusion's progress in 2024 and introduces some of the major headlines from the year. Links to news stories are included below. Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy 2025! 1. Nuclear Startup Pacific Fusion Nabs $900 Million in Funding https…

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General Fusion achievement; China ships ITER modules; Researchers reveal mechanism of runaway electron generation; Tokamak Energy partners with UK and US governments 10:20

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December 11, 2024 Mechanical engineer Jasmine Mund gives today's Fusion News episode, summarizing the major fusion news headlines from the past two weeks. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below.1. General Fusion confirms significant fusion neutron yield and plasma stability during MTF compression experiment series with new peer-re…

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Fusion startup lands $900M in funding; Japan launches FAST fusion project; NYT covers why fusion is moving fast; Tokamak Energy raises $125M; OpenStar achieves first plasma 9:21

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November 27, 2024 Fusion News Dr. Cyd Cowley, working at the intersection of fusion and AI at FIA affiliate member digiLab, gives today's global fusion news update. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below.1. Nuclear Startup Pacific Fusion Nabs $900 Million in Fundinghttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-25/nuclear-startup…

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InvestHer Podcast Episode 46 - Connecting the Dots in the UK & Global Entrepreneurial Ecosystem 55:24

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In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona sits down with Marc Ortmans from Global Entrepreneurship Network UK (GEN UK) to discuss the transformative power of shared values in the world of entrepreneurship. Drawing from his rich background in design and branding, Marc shares insights on the vital role of ecosystems and entrepreneu…

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Tokamak Energy reveals pilot plant design details, Thales and Max Planck set a world record, DOE announces $30M for commercial fusion 10:10

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October 30, 2024 Mechanical design engineer Jasmine Mund gives this week's global fusion news update, summarizing behind all of the major headlines. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below.1. Tokamak Energy gives details of pilot fusion energy plant designhttps://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/tokamak-energy-gives-details-of-p…

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Zap Energy's new fusion power prototype, big science spin-offs, Japan's tokamak sets world record 9:04

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Fusion News: October 16, 2024 Dr. Cyd Cowley, working at the intersection of fusion and AI at FIA affiliate member digiLab, gives today's global fusion news update. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below.1. Zap Energy shows off its new fusion power prototype, Centuryhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/10/09/zap-energy-shows-off-its-new-fu…

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Marvel Fusion lands $70M, fusion fuel mix, researchers build AI model database to find new alloys for fusion facilities 12:24

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Fusion News: October 2, 2024 Jeff Peachman, PhD student at the University of Washington, gives today's Fusion News update - summarizing the major recent headlines in fusion energy. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below.1. Marvel Fusion lands $70M for laser-powered fusion bethttps://techcrunch.com/2024/09/25/marvel-fusion-lands-70…

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Stellarator begins experiment, Chinese startup raise, D-T plasmas, TE Magnetics 10:15

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Jasmine Mund, mechanical design engineer, gives today's Fusion News update - summarizing the major recent headlines in fusion energy. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below.1. World’s most powerful stellarator begins experiment for better fusion energyhttps://interestingengineering.com/energy/stellarator-wendelstein-7-x-nuclear-fu…

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China races to lead, STEP, INFUSE awards, UK startup and US collaboration 8:57

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Dr. Cyd Cowley, Fusion Solutions Engineer, gives today's Fusion News update - summarizing the major recent headlines in fusion energy. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below.1. Inside China’s race to lead the world in nuclear fusionhttps://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02759-x2. STEP forward to fusionhttps://royalsociety.org/…

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Bill Gates-backed startup gets new funding, South Korea investment, density limit, license obtained, UK prototype 6:41

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Dr. Leigh Ann Kesler, fusion consultant, gives today's Fusion News update - summarizing the major recent headlines in fusion energy. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below.1. Bill Gates-backed Type One Energy lands massive seed extension to commercialize fusion powerhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/30/bill-gates-backed-type-one-ener…

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CFS magnets to UW-Madison, China fusion development, China outspends US, industry growth 12:10

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Jeff Peachman, PhD student at the University of Wisconsin, gives today's Fusion News update - summarizing the major recent headlines in fusion energy. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below.1. Fusion pioneer Commonwealth Fusion Systems is selling core magnet tech to the University of Wisconsinhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/12/lets…

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NSIRC and Lancaster University research, ITER toroidal field coils completed, ITER delay 9:39

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Jasmine Mund, mechanical engineer, gives today's Fusion News update - summarizing the major recent headlines in fusion energy. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below.1. Groundbreaking research at NSIRC and Lancaster University set to transform fusion reactor developmenthttps://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/groundbreaking-researc…

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Hybrid design, industry advances, plasma model, CNL initiative 8:54

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Cyd Cowley, Fusion Solution Consultant at digiLab, gives today's global Fusion News update, highlighting the major recent developments in fusion.Links to all the fusion news stories are included below:1. Hybrid design could make nuclear fusion reactors more efficienthttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2435679-hybrid-design-could-make-nuclear-fusio…

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White House deal, UKAEA framework, Xcimer, AI, DIII-D 10:24

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Alexander Behzadi, Environmental Scientist, presents today's fusion news update. Links to the stories mentioned are included below.1. White House forges deals with fusion pioneers https://www.eenews.net/articles/white-house-forges-deals-with-fusion-pioneers/2. UKAEA renews engineering framework agreement to boost fusionhttps://www.gov.uk/government…

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Episode 45 - Raising Funding for an Indian AI Sports Tech 49:52

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Join us on the InvestHer Podcast as we explore the fascinating journey of Megha Gambhir, the dynamic founder and CEO of Stupa Sports Analytics. In this episode, Megha shares her transition from a seasoned tech professional to revolutionizing the sports analytics industry. Discover how Stupa Sports Analytics is enhancing the performance of athletes …

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Physicists overcome plasma hurdles, WEST record, UK search, G7 9:48

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Jeff Peachman, graduate student studying Flow Z-Pinches at the University of Washington, gives today's biweekly global Fusion News update. Links to the stories mentioned are included below.1. Physicists overcome two key operating hurdles in fusion reactionshttps://phys.org/news/2024-04-physicists-key-hurdles-fusion-reactions.html 2. Fusion record s…

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Record Z-pinch temperatures, MIT magnets, US bill, new plasma control, ITER equipment 10:23

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Jasmine Mund, mechanical engineer, gives today's Fusion News update - summarizing the major recent headlines in fusion energy. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below.1. Record electron temperatures for a small-scale, sheared-flow-stabilized Z-pinch fusion device achievedhttps://phys.org/news/2024-04-electron-temperatures-small-sca…

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Korea fusion record, US-Japan fusion partnership, funding, misinformation 7:44

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April 17, 2024 Fusion News Leigh Ann Kesler, fusion consultant specializing in science communications, gives today’s Fusion News update. Watch for a summary of the latest in fusion energy worldwide. Links to the stories mentioned are included below.1. Korea’s Artificial Sun Just Shattered a Fusion Recordhttps://www.popularmechanics.com/science/ener…

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Fusion plasma, magnets, industry breakthroughs and partnerships 6:44

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March 20, 2024 Fusion News Dr. Leigh Ann Kesler, engineer and fusion consultant specializing in science communication, gives an update on the global development of fusion energy. Links to all the stories mentioned are given below.1. Inverting Fusion Plasmas Improves Performance https://phys.org/news/2024-03-inverting-fusion-plasmas.html2. Tests sho…

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Investing in Change: Shaping Policy and Practice for Inclusive Funding of Women Entrepreneurs 1:01:54

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Welcome to the latest episode of the Invest Her Podcast! Today, we're diving into the incredible journey of Allison Byers, Founder of Scroobious and a beacon of change and innovation in the funding ecosystem. Allison Byers has earned the title of the Swiss Army Knife of funding and fundraising. From launching a company dedicated to making fundraisi…

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Venture Forward - From selling my company to becoming a VC investing in women 1:11:45

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In this inspiring episode of the InvestHer Podcast, your host Anne Ravanona delves into the incredible journey of Sarah Dusek, co-founder of Under Canvas and Enygma Ventures. From experiencing a significant business failure to selling a business for $100 million and becoming a venture capitalist focused on empowering women entrepreneurs in Africa, …