US taps 11 firms to fast-track advanced nuclear reactor projects by 2026.

The United States has picked 11 advanced reactor projects to begin President Trump’s Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program.

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Tuesday that it will work, alongside the industry, with these 11 projects to construct, operate, and achieve criticality of at least three test reactors using the DOE authorization process by July 4, 2026.

The selection is a major step towards streamlining nuclear reactor testing and opening a new pathway toward fast-tracking commercial licensing activities.