DCVC

Radiant is a clean energy startup based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the development of portable nuclear microreactors. Founded in 2019, the company aims to provide an alternative to fossil fuels for both military and commercial applications. Its flagship product, the Kaleidos microreactor, is designed to fit within a shipping container, allowing for transportation by air, ship, and road. This innovative microreactor serves as a zero-emissions power source, making it particularly suitable for remote locations and critical applications where traditional diesel generators are typically used.

Zap Energy, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in the design and manufacture of sheared-flow stabilized Z-Pinch fusion reactors for power generation. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on developing compact and scalable fusion technology that offers low-carbon, cost-effective, and flexible energy solutions. Unlike conventional fusion methods, Zap Energy's approach utilizes electric current to create magnetic fields that confine and compress plasma, enhancing the stability and efficiency of the fusion process. This innovative technology aims to provide sustainable energy while requiring less capital investment compared to traditional fusion systems.

Zap Energy, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in the design and manufacture of sheared-flow stabilized Z-Pinch fusion reactors for power generation. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on developing compact and scalable fusion technology that offers low-carbon, cost-effective, and flexible energy solutions. Unlike conventional fusion methods, Zap Energy's approach utilizes electric current to create magnetic fields that confine and compress plasma, enhancing the stability and efficiency of the fusion process. This innovative technology aims to provide sustainable energy while requiring less capital investment compared to traditional fusion systems.

Zeno Power is a company that creates advanced power systems that use radioisotopes. The company intends to increase the production of small-scale nuclear batteries capable of powering spacecraft and undersea technologies for years. Zeno, founded in 2018 by three Vanderbilt University students, intends to be the first to enter the commercial market with a novel new combination of affordability and lightweight.

Terrestrial Energy Inc. is a Canadian company established in 2012, specializing in the development of nuclear reactor technology based on its proprietary Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR). The IMSR uses molten fluoride or chloride salt as both fuel and coolant, providing a dual-purpose system that generates heat and electricity with zero carbon emissions. This innovative reactor technology aims to offer reliable, low-cost, and high-temperature industrial heat suitable for various applications, including chemical synthesis and desalination, thereby extending the role of nuclear energy beyond traditional electricity markets. Terrestrial Energy's IMSR technology promises significant benefits in terms of cost reduction, versatility, and functionality, contributing to industrial competitiveness and energy security while supporting global decarbonization efforts. The company is actively collaborating with regulators, suppliers, and industrial partners to facilitate the construction, licensing, and commissioning of its first power plants in the early 2030s.