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MuWave, a spinout from the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), has received £450,000 from the UK Innovation and Science Seed Fund (UKI2S) to develop high-powered microwave technology. This funding, along with a spinout agreement with UKAEA, will facilitate the creation of advanced gyrotron microwave sources and support global exports.

Founded in 2023 by UKAEA engineers, MuWave's technology aims to heat fusion plasma and has applications in satellite communications, radar, geothermal drilling, and medical imaging. The initiative aligns with UKAEA's strategy to commercialize fusion research and drive economic growth from national R&D investments.

The UK's prototype fusion power plant, STEP Fusion, is expected to utilize this microwave technology for its heating system. UKAEA's innovations are projected to create jobs and economic opportunities in the UK.