National Reactor Innovation Center Nuclear Energy Launch Pad

for Application (RFA) RFA Issue Date: April 29, 2026 Special Note: After initial applications, the RFA will remain open continuously and applications will be reviewed periodically for future selections. Time for future reviews and selections will be determined. Initial Submission Deadline for

Questions: Potential applicants must submit RFA

questions by June 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM MDT. NRIC will answer all

questions received by that date and may answer

questions submitted after that date at its discretion. All

questions should be directed to: [email protected]. Application Submissions: Applicants should provide a one-week minimum advanced notice to the points of contact found within the RFA and a secure link will be sent to the Applicants for their document submission. Applications may be submitted at any time and will be reviewed periodically. Upon completion of your submittal at the provided secure link, notify the POC found in the RFA. To protection sensitive information please do not email personally identifiable information (PII) or business sensitive information (BSI). All documents should be submitted in PDF form. Native files are optional. Anticipated Selections: NRIC anticipates announcing initial selections of participants by August 19, 2026, but the selection timeline will be dependent upon the number of applications received. Further selections will be made on a rolling basis. Additional Information may be found at NRIC.INL.gov: Previously answered FAQs Industry Day: May 19, 2026 recording Fact Sheets for other National Laboratories supporting Launch Pad Contacts for University Subject Matter Experts supporting Launch Pad REQUEST FOR APPLICATION DETAILS: SEE REQUEST FOR APPLICATION PDF FILE IN