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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 is a developer of Generation IV nuclear power plants focused on the Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) technology. The company designs reactors that use molten salt fuel and salts as coolant to generate heat and electricity, offering zero-carbon, dispatchable power and high-temperature industrial heat for applications such as chemical synthesis and desalination. Founded in 2012 and based in Oakville, Canada, Terrestrial Energy aims to commercialize IMSR plants with advantages in safety, cost efficiency, siting flexibility, and deployment speed. It engages with regulators, suppliers, and industrial partners to advance licensing and deployment of the first IMSR plants in the early 2030s, expanding the role of nuclear energy beyond electricity to support decarbonization and energy security.