Raising Funds for Fusion Concepts in the Private Sector

One potential advantage of compact fusion devices is the reduced time span from concept to commercialization. This, in turn, may make it possible to support such efforts with funds from the private sector. Other factors that are important for attracting funds include a unique (or clever) approach and a strong technical staff The history of the GA Technology's ohmically heated toroidal experiment is briefly reviewed as an example of a privately funded project.