SMRTR TechJul 15, 2026TechCrunch

Why Realta Fusion is building a fusion reactor at an old hot dog factory

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Realta Fusion is building a fusion research center called Forge at Madison's old Oscar Mayer factory, backed by $55 million in state and city incentives. Wisconsin's bipartisan support, local talent from UW-Madison, and a new sales tax exemption worth $37.5 million convinced the startup to stay rather than relocate.

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