ARPA-E

ARPA-E is a government agency focused on advancing high-potential, high-impact energy technologies that are not yet ready for private-sector investment. By funding innovative projects, ARPA-E aims to create new ways to generate, store, and use energy, ultimately contributing to a more secure and affordable American future. With a focus on transformational energy technologies, ARPA-E plays a crucial role in accelerating the development of groundbreaking solutions in the energy sector.

Isik C. Kizilyalli

Associate Director for Technology and Program Director

Past deals in Nuclear Energy

SHINE

Grant in 2025
SHINE develops and deploys fusion-based technology to produce medical isotopes and neutron sources. Its processes generate molybdenum-99, a precursor to technetium-99m used in diagnostic imaging, and lutetium-177 for diagnostic and therapeutic use, along with iodine-131 and iodine-125 for thyroid treatment and brachytherapy, and xenon-133 for lung and brain imaging. The company’s systems also provide neutron sources for industrial imaging, radiation-effects testing, and fusion materials research. In addition to medical isotopes, SHINE aims to recycle nuclear waste and advance fusion power as a source of clean energy. The business serves health care and industrial customers worldwide. SHINE is based in Janesville, Wisconsin, with an office in Alkmaar, Netherlands.

GE Vernova

Grant in 2024
GE Vernova is an energy business company. They provide digital, energy consulting, energy financial services, gas power, grid solutions, nuclear energy, power conversion, renewable energy, steam power, and so on.

Sandia National Laboratories

Grant in 2023
Sandia National Laboratories is a prominent research and engineering facility focused on addressing complex national security challenges. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, it conducts research and development primarily related to the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons, ensuring the reliability of the United States' nuclear weapon systems. Additionally, Sandia engages in arms control and non-proliferation technologies, and explores methods for the safe disposal of hazardous waste associated with nuclear weapon production. The laboratory's expertise extends to various fields, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, energy, and defense, providing vital services that enhance national security and contribute to global peace initiatives. Sandia National Laboratories is operated by Sandia Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation.

Deep Isolation

Grant in 2022
Deep Isolation develops innovative nuclear waste disposal solutions. Its proprietary method involves creating horizontal drill hole repositories deep underground in suitable rock formations for safe storage of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. Headquartered in Berkeley, California with offices in London and sales offices globally, the company combines scientific expertise with stakeholder engagement to deliver equitable and environmentally protective solutions.

Curio

Grant in 2022
Curio develops nuclear waste recycling technologies to commercialize the case for a closed fuel cycle. Its technologies are used to produce proliferation hardened plutonium fueled reactors and molten salt reactors and develop unique isotopes for use in targeted therapy of cancer to help businesses avail clean energy, substantially lower environmental footprint, and advanced medicine. By addressing environmental, security, and market concerns, the company aims to establish clean nuclear power as a catalyst for global prosperity and sustainability.

Deep Isolation

Grant in 2022
Deep Isolation develops innovative nuclear waste disposal solutions. Its proprietary method involves creating horizontal drill hole repositories deep underground in suitable rock formations for safe storage of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. Headquartered in Berkeley, California with offices in London and sales offices globally, the company combines scientific expertise with stakeholder engagement to deliver equitable and environmentally protective solutions.

X-energy

Grant in 2020
X-energy is a developer of advanced modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for clean energy generation. The company manufactures fuel that seals uranium particles in a protective coating, making meltdown impossible. It develops safe and efficient reactors and proprietary fuel to deliver reliable, zero-carbon, affordable energy to people worldwide. The simplified, modular, and high-temperature gas reactor design expands applications and markets for the deployment of nuclear technology.

Moltex Energy

Grant in 2020
Moltex Energy specializes in developing molten salt reactors that generate carbon-free electricity while recycling nuclear waste. Their innovative Stable Salt Reactor - Wasteburner (SSR-W) offers low upfront costs, reliable power output of 300-500 MWe per reactor, and inherent safety features suitable for various communities. Moltex's WAste To Stable Salt (WATSS) process enables fuel recycling from nuclear waste, minimizing environmental impact. Additionally, their GridReserve technology allows energy storage as heat for dispatch during peak demand, complementing intermittent renewable sources.

Moltex Energy

Grant in 2019
Moltex Energy specializes in developing molten salt reactors that generate carbon-free electricity while recycling nuclear waste. Their innovative Stable Salt Reactor - Wasteburner (SSR-W) offers low upfront costs, reliable power output of 300-500 MWe per reactor, and inherent safety features suitable for various communities. Moltex's WAste To Stable Salt (WATSS) process enables fuel recycling from nuclear waste, minimizing environmental impact. Additionally, their GridReserve technology allows energy storage as heat for dispatch during peak demand, complementing intermittent renewable sources.
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