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Thorizon is a deep-tech startup spun off from the Dutch Nuclear Research Institute, with offices in Amsterdam and Lyon. It is developing thorium molten salt reactor technology designed to provide a responsible, carbon-free energy source by using long-lived nuclear waste and thorium as fuel, with a focus on safety and circularity. The company aims to deliver a scalable demonstration and to begin constructing a first-of-a-kind reactor by 2030, named Thorizon One. It collaborates with industry leaders including Orano, Tractebel, and EDF and has been recognized as a laureate in the France 2030 program for advanced nuclear projects.

E-magy is an advanced materials company based near Amsterdam, The Netherlands, specializing in the supply of nano-porous silicon for high-energy lithium-ion batteries. The company's innovative silicon product offers a 40% increase in energy density and is designed to be compatible with existing Gigafactory production lines, allowing for scalable manufacturing. E-magy employs a team of specialists with over 20 years of experience in silicon crystallization, focusing on enhancing battery performance for automotive and battery manufacturers. By utilizing an efficient silicon crystallization process along with standard post-processing steps, E-magy aims to deliver batteries that support long-range capabilities and fast charging at competitive costs, ultimately contributing to the advancement of clean, electrically-powered mobility.

Fairphone is a company based in Amsterdam, established in 2010 by Bas van Abel, that focuses on creating ethically sourced smartphones. These devices are designed for basic functionalities such as calling, texting, and internet browsing. Fairphone emphasizes a completely transparent supply chain, ensuring that the materials used in their smartphones are sourced responsibly. This approach allows consumers to contribute positively to social and environmental outcomes throughout the entire life cycle of the phone, from production to disposal.

Thorizon is a deep-tech startup spun off from the Dutch Nuclear Research Institute, with offices in Amsterdam and Lyon. It is developing thorium molten salt reactor technology designed to provide a responsible, carbon-free energy source by using long-lived nuclear waste and thorium as fuel, with a focus on safety and circularity. The company aims to deliver a scalable demonstration and to begin constructing a first-of-a-kind reactor by 2030, named Thorizon One. It collaborates with industry leaders including Orano, Tractebel, and EDF and has been recognized as a laureate in the France 2030 program for advanced nuclear projects.