Centrus Energy
Grant in 2024
Centrus Energy Corp. is a provider of nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry, operating primarily in the United States, Japan, Belgium, and other international markets. The company is structured into two main segments: Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) and Technical Solutions. The LEU segment focuses on the sale of separative work units and uranium, which are essential for the production of nuclear fuel used in reactors to generate electricity. In contrast, the Technical Solutions segment offers a range of services, including engineering, design, manufacturing, and operational support to both public and private sector clients, particularly in relation to American Centrifuge engineering and testing activities. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Centrus Energy was formerly known as USEC Inc. and adopted its current name in September 2014. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from its LEU segment, highlighting the significance of nuclear fuel in its business operations.
FirstEnergy Corporation, established in 1996 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, is a diversified energy company that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately six million customers across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. The company operates through regulated distribution and transmission segments, owning and managing a vast network of power plants, transmission lines, and distribution systems. These include coal-fired, nuclear, hydroelectric, natural gas, wind, and solar facilities, as well as 24,486 circuit miles of transmission lines and 269,691 miles of distribution lines, with a total installed transformer capacity of approximately 156,115,196 kilovolt-amperes. In addition to its core operations, FirstEnergy also provides energy-related products and services to retail and wholesale customers, contributing to the strengthening of local communities through its foundation's support of nonprofit organizations.
Georgia Power Company
Grant in 2024
Georgia Power Company, incorporated in 1930 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a subsidiary of The Southern Company that provides electric power and energy services to businesses and residents across the state. The company generates electricity through a diverse mix of sources, including natural gas, oil, coal, nuclear, hydro, and renewable energy. Georgia Power is committed to delivering reliable and affordable energy, and it also operates a solar program to promote renewable energy production. Additionally, the company offers energy efficiency programs and tips to help customers reduce their energy consumption and costs, ensuring a sustainable energy future for Georgia.
Centrus Energy
Grant in 2024
Centrus Energy Corp. is a provider of nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry, operating primarily in the United States, Japan, Belgium, and other international markets. The company is structured into two main segments: Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) and Technical Solutions. The LEU segment focuses on the sale of separative work units and uranium, which are essential for the production of nuclear fuel used in reactors to generate electricity. In contrast, the Technical Solutions segment offers a range of services, including engineering, design, manufacturing, and operational support to both public and private sector clients, particularly in relation to American Centrifuge engineering and testing activities. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Centrus Energy was formerly known as USEC Inc. and adopted its current name in September 2014. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from its LEU segment, highlighting the significance of nuclear fuel in its business operations.
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.
PG&E Corporation, through its primary subsidiary Pacific Gas and Electric Company, is a major utility provider in northern and central California, delivering electricity and natural gas to millions of customers. The company's service area spans from Eureka to Bakersfield, encompassing 47 of the state's 58 counties. PG&E generates electricity from a diverse mix of sources, including nuclear, hydroelectric, fossil fuels, and renewable energy. The company operates an extensive infrastructure, comprising approximately 18,000 circuit miles of transmission lines, over 107,000 circuit miles of distribution lines, and a natural gas system with around 43,300 miles of distribution pipelines. PG&E serves a wide range of customers, including residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors. Established in 1995 and headquartered in San Francisco, PG&E has undergone significant restructuring, including a period of bankruptcy court supervision from January 2019 to June 2020, prior to its current operations.
Radiation Monitoring Devices
Grant in 2024
Radiation Monitoring Devices (RMD), established in 1974 as a business unit of Dynasil Corporation of America, specializes in the development and manufacture of innovative medical instruments for cancer treatment. Their primary product line consists of radiation imaging and detection systems designed to locate radio-labeled cancerous tissue during surgery, enabling safer and more precise patient care.
Veracity Nuclear
Grant in 2024
Veracity Nuclear specializes in nuclear reactor software and engineering analysis services for the nuclear power industry. The company provides complete core and plant simulation capabilities, design optimization tools, and a wide range of engineering analytical services to improve operational efficiency and economic benefits for nuclear reactors.
FPoliSolutions
Grant in 2024
FPoliSolutions develops software products for nuclear, data analytics & machine learning, EV mobility and renewable energy industries.
Vista Clara is a manufacturer of advanced nuclear resonance (NMR) technologies for groundwater, mining, and environmental investigations around the globe. Our equipment is for sale or rental, and we provide expert field services utilizing our technologies.
Analysis and Measurement Services Corporation
Grant in 2024
Analysis and Measurement Services Corporation (AMS) is a recognized market leader in providing the worldwide nuclear power industry with equipment, training, and services to verify the performance of process instrumentation systems.
Established in 1977 as a spin-off company from research performed at the University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, AMS is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, with operations in two locations in the United States, as well as representatives throughout Europe and Asia, including the United Kingdom, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Ukraine, South Korea, and Taiwan.
CapeSym specializes in developing innovative radiation detection solutions. The company manufactures advanced semiconductors designed for nuclear detection, including scintillators such as SrI2(Eu) and CLYC(Ce), as well as TlBr and CdZnTe semiconductors. In addition to its product offerings, CapeSym provides consulting services to corporations and U.S. defense agencies in areas such as thermal management, crystal growth, advanced materials technologies, biomedical devices, and the design and fabrication of industrial equipment. Through these efforts, CapeSym contributes to the imaging industry by delivering effective radiation detectors and thermal analysis techniques.
Marathon Fusion
Grant in 2024
Marathon Fusion is a company focused on the development and engineering of advanced technologies aimed at facilitating the deployment of fusion power plants. Its innovative solutions include the evaluation of metal foil pumps specifically designed for nuclear fusion systems. By leveraging these technologies, Marathon Fusion aims to advance the transition to clean and abundant energy generation. The company's efforts position it at the forefront of renewable energy technology, contributing to the future of energy production through the potential of fusion power.
Idaho National Laboratory
Grant in 2024
Idaho National Laboratory USDOE is a research laboratory focused on the development, demonstration, and deployment of nuclear energy. The organization aims to ensure the nation’s energy security is wired with safe, competitive, and sustainable energy systems as well as national and homeland security capabilities.
The organization is leading initiatives to develop reactor technologies, advanced fuel cycles, and space nuclear power systems. It is also home to the world’s premier materials test reactor – the Advanced test reactor, and its national scientific user facility.
Idaho National Laboratory USDOE was founded in 1949 and is based in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Radiation Monitoring Devices
Grant in 2024
Radiation Monitoring Devices (RMD), established in 1974 as a business unit of Dynasil Corporation of America, specializes in the development and manufacture of innovative medical instruments for cancer treatment. Their primary product line consists of radiation imaging and detection systems designed to locate radio-labeled cancerous tissue during surgery, enabling safer and more precise patient care.
CapeSym specializes in developing innovative radiation detection solutions. The company manufactures advanced semiconductors designed for nuclear detection, including scintillators such as SrI2(Eu) and CLYC(Ce), as well as TlBr and CdZnTe semiconductors. In addition to its product offerings, CapeSym provides consulting services to corporations and U.S. defense agencies in areas such as thermal management, crystal growth, advanced materials technologies, biomedical devices, and the design and fabrication of industrial equipment. Through these efforts, CapeSym contributes to the imaging industry by delivering effective radiation detectors and thermal analysis techniques.
DRS research
Grant in 2024
DRS research provides materials for nuclear applications.
Radiation Monitoring Devices
Grant in 2024
Radiation Monitoring Devices (RMD), established in 1974 as a business unit of Dynasil Corporation of America, specializes in the development and manufacture of innovative medical instruments for cancer treatment. Their primary product line consists of radiation imaging and detection systems designed to locate radio-labeled cancerous tissue during surgery, enabling safer and more precise patient care.
NovaTech began as an engineering services company primarily supporting the nuclear industry. Today NovaTech provides high end engineering and manufacturing services to nuclear, aerospace, defense, and industrial markets from their 25,000 square foot facility located in Lynchburg, VA. NovaTech’s engineering department is comprised of engineers, designers, and scientists who are adept at using the latest analytical and design software. They provide mechanical analysis, thermal analysis, machine design, structural design, and programming services.
NovaTech’s manufacturing and welding operations are housed in a 9000 square foot shop area. All welders are AWS certified and they routinely provide complete data packs including load test, weld checks, material certs, and welder qualifications to their customers. Their assembly area has a 25′ under the hook height and 5 ton gantry crane.
Veracity Nuclear
Grant in 2024
Veracity Nuclear specializes in nuclear reactor software and engineering analysis services for the nuclear power industry. The company provides complete core and plant simulation capabilities, design optimization tools, and a wide range of engineering analytical services to improve operational efficiency and economic benefits for nuclear reactors.
SkuTek Instrumentation
Grant in 2024
SkuTek specializes in developing high-density electronics tailored for data collection in nuclear and high-energy physics. Its products enable efficient study of radiation and nuclear particles, supporting both fundamental research and industrial applications.
Phase III Physics
Grant in 2024
Phase III Physics is a scientific research and development program based on fundamental nuclear and high-energy physics that promotes advances in fundamental physics and sustainable energy applications through innovative product and software design.
SkuTek Instrumentation
Grant in 2023
SkuTek specializes in developing high-density electronics tailored for data collection in nuclear and high-energy physics. Its products enable efficient study of radiation and nuclear particles, supporting both fundamental research and industrial applications.
Phase III Physics
Grant in 2023
Phase III Physics is a scientific research and development program based on fundamental nuclear and high-energy physics that promotes advances in fundamental physics and sustainable energy applications through innovative product and software design.
Adelphi Technology
Grant in 2023
Adelphi Technology Inc. is a neutron generator company with a 20+ year track record of developing cutting-edge high energy physics products. They manufacture DD and DT neutron generators and are actively developing a variety of applications for our generators, such as imaging systems and integrated gamma ray analysis tools.
Radiation Monitoring Devices
Grant in 2023
Radiation Monitoring Devices (RMD), established in 1974 as a business unit of Dynasil Corporation of America, specializes in the development and manufacture of innovative medical instruments for cancer treatment. Their primary product line consists of radiation imaging and detection systems designed to locate radio-labeled cancerous tissue during surgery, enabling safer and more precise patient care.
Entergy New Orleans
Grant in 2023
Entergy New Orleans, LLC is an electric and gas utility company that operates primarily in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. The company is responsible for electric power production and retail distribution, managing 36 miles of transmission mains and 1,740 miles of distribution mains. Entergy New Orleans owns and operates power plants with a total electric generating capacity of approximately 30,000 megawatts, which includes nearly 9,000 megawatts sourced from nuclear power. The utility also oversees 1,430 miles of electricity distribution and 158 transmission lines, along with 22 substations. In terms of customer service, it delivers electricity to approximately 205,000 customers and natural gas to around 108,000 customers. Entergy New Orleans is a subsidiary of Entergy Utility Holding Company, LLC and is headquartered in New Orleans.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Grant in 2023
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is DOE’s largest multi-program science and energy laboratory that holds a wide range of R&D assignments, from fundamental nuclear physics to applied R&D on advanced energy systems. In addition, it has a reputation for combining insights from fundamental science with an in-depth technical understanding of applied systems to deliver practical solutions to real-world problems.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory tracks opportunities to put its solutions to work, often collaborating with industry to accelerate their deployment by the private sector. Products as diverse as radiation detectors, thin-film batteries, high-efficiency heat pumps, and high-performance steel alloys have emerged from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s R&D.
Transfer of Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s innovations to the private sector has created new industries in the United States, resulted in substantial cost savings for companies and consumers, and provided jobs for Americans. Its staff scientists in collaboration with over 4,000 visiting researchers annually make new scientific discoveries and develop new technologies.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory was founded in 1943 and is based in Oak Ridge, T.N.
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.
Georgia Power Company
Grant in 2023
Georgia Power Company, incorporated in 1930 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a subsidiary of The Southern Company that provides electric power and energy services to businesses and residents across the state. The company generates electricity through a diverse mix of sources, including natural gas, oil, coal, nuclear, hydro, and renewable energy. Georgia Power is committed to delivering reliable and affordable energy, and it also operates a solar program to promote renewable energy production. Additionally, the company offers energy efficiency programs and tips to help customers reduce their energy consumption and costs, ensuring a sustainable energy future for Georgia.
Stellarex is a fusion energy development business.Stellarex is capitalizing on the tremendous advantages of the stellarator approach to fusion, including new discoveries in essential fusion technologies.
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Grant in 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution founded in 1943, located in Los Alamos, New Mexico. It operates under the auspices of the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration, emphasizing strategic scientific research aimed at enhancing national security. The laboratory engages in a wide range of scientific and engineering disciplines, contributing to advancements in nuclear security, energy solutions, and other critical areas of national interest. Through its innovative research and collaboration with various sectors, Los Alamos plays a vital role in addressing complex challenges facing the nation.
General Atomics
Grant in 2023
General Atomics is a technology company that specializes in developing advanced solutions for defense, energy, and transportation sectors. The company focuses on nuclear physics and fusion technology, providing research and manufacturing services for remotely operated surveillance aircraft, including predator drones and airborne sensors. General Atomics also engages in the development of nuclear and alternative energy solutions, emphasizing fundamental research to promote sustainable technologies. Through its innovative approaches, the company aims to advance the capabilities of both governmental and commercial entities in harnessing energy and enhancing operational effectiveness.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Grant in 2023
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is DOE’s largest multi-program science and energy laboratory that holds a wide range of R&D assignments, from fundamental nuclear physics to applied R&D on advanced energy systems. In addition, it has a reputation for combining insights from fundamental science with an in-depth technical understanding of applied systems to deliver practical solutions to real-world problems.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory tracks opportunities to put its solutions to work, often collaborating with industry to accelerate their deployment by the private sector. Products as diverse as radiation detectors, thin-film batteries, high-efficiency heat pumps, and high-performance steel alloys have emerged from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s R&D.
Transfer of Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s innovations to the private sector has created new industries in the United States, resulted in substantial cost savings for companies and consumers, and provided jobs for Americans. Its staff scientists in collaboration with over 4,000 visiting researchers annually make new scientific discoveries and develop new technologies.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory was founded in 1943 and is based in Oak Ridge, T.N.
Princeton Plasma Physics Lab - PPPL
Grant in 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a collaborative national center for fusion energy research. The Laboratory advances the coupled fields of fusion energy and plasma physics research, and, with collaborators, is developing the scientific understanding and key innovations needed to realize fusion as an energy source for the world. An associated mission is providing the highest quality of scientific education.
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is a world-class fusion energy research laboratory dedicated to developing the scientific and technological knowledge base for fusion energy as a safe, economical and environmentally attractive energy source for the world’s long-term energy requirements.
HB11 Energy develops nuclear fusion reactor technology to generate electricity with the aim of providing clean, safe, and reliable power. The company pursues laser-ignited non-thermal fusion of hydrogen and boron-11, using laser ion acceleration, magnetic confinement, and avalanche reactions to produce electricity, enabling clients to access scalable, low-carbon energy.
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.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Grant in 2023
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is DOE’s largest multi-program science and energy laboratory that holds a wide range of R&D assignments, from fundamental nuclear physics to applied R&D on advanced energy systems. In addition, it has a reputation for combining insights from fundamental science with an in-depth technical understanding of applied systems to deliver practical solutions to real-world problems.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory tracks opportunities to put its solutions to work, often collaborating with industry to accelerate their deployment by the private sector. Products as diverse as radiation detectors, thin-film batteries, high-efficiency heat pumps, and high-performance steel alloys have emerged from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s R&D.
Transfer of Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s innovations to the private sector has created new industries in the United States, resulted in substantial cost savings for companies and consumers, and provided jobs for Americans. Its staff scientists in collaboration with over 4,000 visiting researchers annually make new scientific discoveries and develop new technologies.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory was founded in 1943 and is based in Oak Ridge, T.N.
Alpha Nur is a pioneering nuclear energy company focused on recycling spent nuclear fuel. Its innovative technologies aim to alleviate long-term storage issues and reduce dependence on foreign uranium supplies. Collaborating with leading national laboratories, Alpha Nur's approach promises cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions for sustainable energy management.
Center for Matter under Extreme Conditions
Grant in 2023
The Center for Matter under Extreme Conditions leads research and technological breakthroughs in High Energy Density Physics (HEDP), with a focus on the creation and diagnosis of extreme states of matter, both un-magnetized and magnetized, utilizing novel combinations of HED drivers to train future scientists, and developing a physics understanding of HED systems using both modeling and experiments. The Centre also handles the Stockpile Stewardship Program's (SSP) challenging, interdisciplinary scientific concerns. Learn more about the SSP by reading on.
American Nuclear Society
Grant in 2023
The American Nuclear Society (ANS) is a not-for-profit, international, scientific and educational organization.
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.
Type One Energy
Grant in 2023
Founded in 2019 by renowned fusion scientists and business leaders, Type One Energy is dedicated to delivering sustainable and affordable fusion power globally. The company employs advanced manufacturing methods, computational physics, and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect program aims for a low-risk, efficient path to a fusion power plant within the next decade.
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Grant in 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution founded in 1943, located in Los Alamos, New Mexico. It operates under the auspices of the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration, emphasizing strategic scientific research aimed at enhancing national security. The laboratory engages in a wide range of scientific and engineering disciplines, contributing to advancements in nuclear security, energy solutions, and other critical areas of national interest. Through its innovative research and collaboration with various sectors, Los Alamos plays a vital role in addressing complex challenges facing the nation.
Radiation Monitoring Devices
Grant in 2023
Radiation Monitoring Devices (RMD), established in 1974 as a business unit of Dynasil Corporation of America, specializes in the development and manufacture of innovative medical instruments for cancer treatment. Their primary product line consists of radiation imaging and detection systems designed to locate radio-labeled cancerous tissue during surgery, enabling safer and more precise patient care.
Vista Clara is a manufacturer of advanced nuclear resonance (NMR) technologies for groundwater, mining, and environmental investigations around the globe. Our equipment is for sale or rental, and we provide expert field services utilizing our technologies.
General Atomics
Grant in 2023
General Atomics is a technology company that specializes in developing advanced solutions for defense, energy, and transportation sectors. The company focuses on nuclear physics and fusion technology, providing research and manufacturing services for remotely operated surveillance aircraft, including predator drones and airborne sensors. General Atomics also engages in the development of nuclear and alternative energy solutions, emphasizing fundamental research to promote sustainable technologies. Through its innovative approaches, the company aims to advance the capabilities of both governmental and commercial entities in harnessing energy and enhancing operational effectiveness.
Vista Clara is a manufacturer of advanced nuclear resonance (NMR) technologies for groundwater, mining, and environmental investigations around the globe. Our equipment is for sale or rental, and we provide expert field services utilizing our technologies.
Radiation Monitoring Devices
Grant in 2023
Radiation Monitoring Devices (RMD), established in 1974 as a business unit of Dynasil Corporation of America, specializes in the development and manufacture of innovative medical instruments for cancer treatment. Their primary product line consists of radiation imaging and detection systems designed to locate radio-labeled cancerous tissue during surgery, enabling safer and more precise patient care.
Adelphi Technology
Grant in 2023
Adelphi Technology Inc. is a neutron generator company with a 20+ year track record of developing cutting-edge high energy physics products. They manufacture DD and DT neutron generators and are actively developing a variety of applications for our generators, such as imaging systems and integrated gamma ray analysis tools.
CapeSym specializes in developing innovative radiation detection solutions. The company manufactures advanced semiconductors designed for nuclear detection, including scintillators such as SrI2(Eu) and CLYC(Ce), as well as TlBr and CdZnTe semiconductors. In addition to its product offerings, CapeSym provides consulting services to corporations and U.S. defense agencies in areas such as thermal management, crystal growth, advanced materials technologies, biomedical devices, and the design and fabrication of industrial equipment. Through these efforts, CapeSym contributes to the imaging industry by delivering effective radiation detectors and thermal analysis techniques.
CapeSym specializes in developing innovative radiation detection solutions. The company manufactures advanced semiconductors designed for nuclear detection, including scintillators such as SrI2(Eu) and CLYC(Ce), as well as TlBr and CdZnTe semiconductors. In addition to its product offerings, CapeSym provides consulting services to corporations and U.S. defense agencies in areas such as thermal management, crystal growth, advanced materials technologies, biomedical devices, and the design and fabrication of industrial equipment. Through these efforts, CapeSym contributes to the imaging industry by delivering effective radiation detectors and thermal analysis techniques.
General Atomics
Grant in 2022
General Atomics is a technology company that specializes in developing advanced solutions for defense, energy, and transportation sectors. The company focuses on nuclear physics and fusion technology, providing research and manufacturing services for remotely operated surveillance aircraft, including predator drones and airborne sensors. General Atomics also engages in the development of nuclear and alternative energy solutions, emphasizing fundamental research to promote sustainable technologies. Through its innovative approaches, the company aims to advance the capabilities of both governmental and commercial entities in harnessing energy and enhancing operational effectiveness.
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Grant in 2022
Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution founded in 1943, located in Los Alamos, New Mexico. It operates under the auspices of the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration, emphasizing strategic scientific research aimed at enhancing national security. The laboratory engages in a wide range of scientific and engineering disciplines, contributing to advancements in nuclear security, energy solutions, and other critical areas of national interest. Through its innovative research and collaboration with various sectors, Los Alamos plays a vital role in addressing complex challenges facing the nation.
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Grant in 2022
Brookhaven National Laboratory is a multi-purpose research institution focused on questions in basic and applied science. It is primarily focused on research in the physical, biomedical, and environmental sciences as well as in energy technologies and national security. It also builds and operates major scientific facilities available to university, industry, and government researchers.
The laboratory is operated and managed for DOE's Office of Science by Brookhaven Science Associates, a limited-liability company founded by the Research Foundation of the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University, the largest academic user of Laboratory facilities; and Battelle, an applied science and technology organization.
Brookhaven National Laboratory was established in 1947 and is based in Upton, New York.
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.
Sandia National Laboratories
Grant in 2022
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.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Grant in 2022
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is DOE’s largest multi-program science and energy laboratory that holds a wide range of R&D assignments, from fundamental nuclear physics to applied R&D on advanced energy systems. In addition, it has a reputation for combining insights from fundamental science with an in-depth technical understanding of applied systems to deliver practical solutions to real-world problems.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory tracks opportunities to put its solutions to work, often collaborating with industry to accelerate their deployment by the private sector. Products as diverse as radiation detectors, thin-film batteries, high-efficiency heat pumps, and high-performance steel alloys have emerged from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s R&D.
Transfer of Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s innovations to the private sector has created new industries in the United States, resulted in substantial cost savings for companies and consumers, and provided jobs for Americans. Its staff scientists in collaboration with over 4,000 visiting researchers annually make new scientific discoveries and develop new technologies.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory was founded in 1943 and is based in Oak Ridge, T.N.
TerraPower, LLC is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, founded in 2008. The company specializes in developing a traveling wave reactor (TWR), which generates heat and electricity by utilizing fuel made from depleted uranium. TerraPower aims to create a sustainable and economical nuclear energy system that minimizes proliferation risks and enhances energy independence while addressing carbon reduction in various sectors. In addition to its TWR, TerraPower operates laboratories to support nuclear technology research and engineering, develops radioisotope generators for medical applications, and is exploring molten chloride fast reactor (MCFR) solutions that expand the role of nuclear energy in tackling climate change. Through its innovations, TerraPower seeks to provide safe, affordable, and abundant carbon-free energy, contributing to environmental sustainability and advancements in medical technology.
Alpha Nur is a pioneering nuclear energy company focused on recycling spent nuclear fuel. Its innovative technologies aim to alleviate long-term storage issues and reduce dependence on foreign uranium supplies. Collaborating with leading national laboratories, Alpha Nur's approach promises cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions for sustainable energy management.
Terrestrial Energy
Grant in 2021
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.
Energy Fuels
Grant in 2021
Energy Fuels is a United States-based uranium producer engaging in conventional mining and in situ recovery. It operates the White Mesa Mill in Utah and the Nichols Ranch ISR facility in Wyoming, and holds the Alta Mesa in situ uranium project in Texas, along with additional uranium and uranium/vanadium properties in Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. The company maintains a substantial portfolio of NI 43-101-compliant uranium resources and supplies nuclear utilities in North America, positioning itself to benefit from rising uranium demand. Founded in 1987 and previously known as Volcanic Metals Exploration, it is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.
Blue Wave AI Labs
Grant in 2019
Founded in 2016, Blue Wave AI Labs specializes in developing custom artificial intelligence solutions for complex real-world problems. Led by industry veterans and accomplished scientists, the company combines expertise in data science, engineering, AI, and mathematics to deliver tailored solutions. Unlike generic AI platforms, Blue Wave focuses on specific industries such as nuclear energy, aerospace, and defense, offering predictive analytics tools designed to enhance safety, improve efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Flibe Energy
Grant in 2018
Flibe Energy, Inc. is an engineering company based in Huntsville, Alabama, specializing in the design, construction, licensing, and operation of small modular reactors utilizing liquid fluoride thorium reactor (LFTR) technology. Founded in 2011, the company aims to harness thorium, an abundant natural resource, to generate clean, reliable, and sustainable energy. LFTR technology, developed from research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, enhances the efficiency of thorium utilization and allows for the production of electricity, desalinated water, and medical therapeutic radioisotopes. By leveraging this innovative molten-salt reactor design, Flibe Energy seeks to provide safe and affordable energy solutions while contributing to advancements in life-saving medical treatments. The company also has representatives in Singapore and Australia, indicating its commitment to global energy challenges.
NuScale Power
Grant in 2018
NuScale Power designs, manufactures, and commercializes small modular reactors for nuclear power generation. Their flagship product is the NuScale Power Module, a self-contained unit that operates independently of others in multi-module configurations. The company's solutions cater to various applications such as electric generation, cogeneration, process steam and heat, remote mining operations/desalinization plants, and government applications.
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.
Gen4 Energy, originally founded as Hyperion Power Generation Inc. in 2007, is a private company dedicated to commercializing the Gen4 Module, an advanced mini reactor technology. This reactor, developed from intellectual property by scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory, addresses the need for a small, transportable power source that is safe, clean, sustainable, and cost-effective. The company's G4M reactor offers a low-cost, efficient alternative to traditional large water reactors, making it suitable for various applications, including mining and oil and gas operations, as well as providing reliable baseload power for large government facilities and isolated communities. Gen4 Energy aims to advance the licensing of next-generation nuclear technologies, contributing to a more sustainable energy future.
General Atomics
Grant in 2013
General Atomics is a technology company that specializes in developing advanced solutions for defense, energy, and transportation sectors. The company focuses on nuclear physics and fusion technology, providing research and manufacturing services for remotely operated surveillance aircraft, including predator drones and airborne sensors. General Atomics also engages in the development of nuclear and alternative energy solutions, emphasizing fundamental research to promote sustainable technologies. Through its innovative approaches, the company aims to advance the capabilities of both governmental and commercial entities in harnessing energy and enhancing operational effectiveness.
Westinghouse Electric Company
Grant in 2013
Westinghouse Electric Company is a global provider of nuclear technology and related services to the commercial nuclear power industry, offering engineering, maintenance, facilities management, nuclear fuel, plant automation, and operating services to utility customers to keep plants safe, reliable, and efficient.
Radiation Monitoring Devices
Grant in 2012
Radiation Monitoring Devices (RMD), established in 1974 as a business unit of Dynasil Corporation of America, specializes in the development and manufacture of innovative medical instruments for cancer treatment. Their primary product line consists of radiation imaging and detection systems designed to locate radio-labeled cancerous tissue during surgery, enabling safer and more precise patient care.