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The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is advancing fusion energy through its Fusion Programme, which focuses on breeding blanket designs and advanced materials necessary for future fusion power plants. The programme integrates plant engineering, fuel cycle development, and plasma operation technologies, emphasizing the need for materials that can withstand extreme conditions, including high temperatures and neutron irradiation.

Key facilities like the Tritium Laboratory Karlsruhe and the Fusion Long Pulse Gyrotron Test Facility support this research. The programme also aims to develop a skilled workforce by embedding fusion specializations within existing engineering curricula and offering vocational training.