Lightbridge Corporation has been selected for the U.S. Department of Energy's Launch Pad INL Program, which will accelerate the commercialization of Lightbridge Fuel™ through a new two-prong strategy involving the Special HALEU Extrusion Demonstration (SHED) facility and the Lightbridge Expandable Fuel Facility (LEFF).

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1. Step 1 · The triggerDOE selects Lightbridge for the Launch Pad INL Program, providing access to demonstration facilities and regulatory support.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onLightbridge advances Lightbridge Fuel™ through SHED and LEFF demonstrations, reducing technical and regulatory risk.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onUS nuclear utilities gain earlier access to advanced fuel, potentially improving reactor economics and diversifying supply.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youUS SMEs in the nuclear supply chain see increased demand for components, engineering, and services as advanced fuel deployment accelerates.

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