UK Space Agency Fusion Accelerator | Supporting deep-tech companies like Fusion Dynamics that commercialize plasma actuator technology
Fusion Dynamics has been formally accepted into the UK Space Agency's Fusion Accelerator, a commercialization pathway that helps deep-tech companies translate lab-proven hardware into scalable products. Even though both the accelerator and our company carry the word "Fusion" in the name, our work is firmly centered on commercial plasma actuators for aerospace, advanced cooling, and high-performance infrastructure. The programme connects us with UKSA mentors, Harwell Campus facilities, and investors who specialise in turning practical engineering breakthroughs into market-ready solutions.
The programme equips Fusion Dynamics with bespoke mentoring, investor readiness coaching, and technical support so we can industrialize, certify, and integrate our plasma actuator platform for aircraft, data centers, and high-efficiency thermal management—no nuclear fusion reactors involved.
To avoid any confusion: Fusion Dynamics does not build nuclear fusion systems. We design electroaerodynamic actuators that manipulate airflow and heat with precision, and the UKSA Fusion Accelerator helps us scale that technology faster.
About the UKSA Fusion Accelerator
The Fusion Accelerator is a UK Space Agency initiative that speeds up the journey from cutting-edge R&D to commercial traction across a wide range of space and aerospace innovations. Throughout the 2025/26 cohort, Fusion Dynamics will benefit from:
- Specialist technical mentoring from UKAEA, UKSA engineers, and Harwell laboratories on plasma integration, regulatory pathways, and qualification standards.
- Investor readiness and fundraising support covering financial modelling, venture storytelling, and introductions to deep-tech capital partners.
- Route-to-market workshops that connect us with flight-test partners, high-speed wind tunnels, and OEM collaborators.
- Access to showcase events where we can present validated milestones to government stakeholders and strategic customers.
Accelerating Plasma Actuator Commercialization
Plasma actuators are already proving their ability to reshape airflow, suppress turbulence, and manage extreme heat loads without moving parts. Joining the UKSA Fusion Accelerator allows us to translate those capabilities into certifiable subsystems for aircraft, electric aviation platforms, and advanced cooling solutions much faster than a standard product roadmap would allow.
Through the programme we will validate ruggedized actuator modules, automate manufacturing steps for curved lifting surfaces, and co-develop instrumentation campaigns with UK test facilities. The outcome is a shorter path from prototype to deployable hardware that meets mission-critical aerospace and energy reliability requirements.
Programme Focus Areas
1) Flight-ready boundary-layer control for high-lift configurations
2) Plasma-enabled thermal management for high-density electronics and data centers
3) Hybrid cooling concepts that lower energy use across electrified propulsion and infrastructure
Programme Roadmap and Deliverables
Our team has aligned the accelerator timeline with a clear set of deliverables that will compound across 2026:
- Q1 2026: Complete actuator reliability testing under vacuum, cryogenic, and high-vibration conditions at Harwell.
- Q2 2026: Demonstrate pilot installations on composite aerodynamic surfaces and publish traceable performance data with UKSA mentors.
- Q3 2026: Launch a joint demonstrator combining advanced thermal loops with aerospace-grade plasma flow control, highlighting dual-use impact for civil and defence markets.
Leadership Perspective
"Being welcomed into the UKSA Fusion Accelerator validates both the maturity of our plasma actuator technology and its importance to the UK's aerospace and advanced thermal efficiency ambitions," said Claudio Rapisarda, CEO of Fusion Dynamics. "The programme gives us the exact mix of technical depth and commercial firepower we need to scale responsibly while keeping our engineering DNA intact."
Alongside guidance from UKSA coaches, Fusion Dynamics will continue collaborating with ESA BIC Harwell, NVIDIA Inception, and leading universities to ensure that lessons learned inside one accelerator reinforce progress in the others.
Partner with Fusion Dynamics
We invite aircraft OEMs, advanced energy operators, and data-center integrators to engage with us during the programme. Together we can tailor plasma actuator deployments that achieve lighter systems, lower power draw, and more resilient operations in the harshest environments.
Explore the science behind our plasma actuator platform on the Technology page or contact us to schedule a collaboration session during the UKSA Fusion Accelerator.
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