HERCULES Proposal Submission Form

The role

This external funding initiative supports research that develops materials and technologies to scale fusion energy. HERCULES supports partner-driven projects across three phases.

What you will do

• Complete application questions
• Submit proposal in PDF format

Required qualifications

• Proposals must be in PDF format
• Proposals limited to four pages
• Include team capabilities and expertise
• Include statement of work
• Include list of personnel and institutions involved
• Include deliverables and funding breakdown
• Include overall project schedule

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
• 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
• 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
• Annual wellness stipend

Before you apply

• Proposals are reviewed year-round, with priority given to those received by January 5, 2026

About the company

Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant. Since its founding in 2013, it has raised $1.5 billion from various investors.