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𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝'𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟒 According to CEO Takaya Taguchi, the Japanese startup Helical Fusion plans to launch the world's first steady-state nuclear fusion reactor by 2034, with commercial operations beginning in the 2040s. Despite 70 years of global research, developing a commercially feasible fusion reactor that powers the sun remains a challenge. Read More: https://lnkd.in/ePpVcV4e #AsiaOne #AsiaOneMagazine #HelicalFusion #FusionEnergy #NuclearInnovation #JapanTech #CleanEnergyFuture #FusionReactor #2034Vision #SustainableTech #EnergyRevolution #NuclearScience #SteadyStateReactor #TechAdvancement #FutureOfEnergy #JapaneseInnovation #GreenEnergySolutions #Tech #TechNews

US Asset Managers Take Lead in UK and Europe Discover more about: - Europe: A Brief 2025 Outlook - US Asset Managers Take Lead in UK and Europe - Oklo’s Nuclear Energy Deal to Power AI - AI Boom Could Reshape Venture Capital. Read the full article on :https://lnkd.in/dvz5TYCc

Big news from Laser Isotope Separation Technologies (LIS Technologies Inc.) in Oak Ridge! 💥 The USA's only patented laser uranium enrichment company just closed an oversubscribed $22M Series A funding round. With investors like 28 Ventures Fund and Innovating Capital on board, LIST is poised to take its advanced nuclear technology to the next level. Want to know how they plan to use these funds and what’s next for this innovative start-up? Read the full story in Teknovation 👇 https://lnkd.in/eJ5JSp3j 📸 Courtesy of LIST.

Powering the World Like the Sun Itself?    Fusion energy, the same process that powers the Sun, is no longer just a theoretical pursuit. Recent advancements have successfully achieved net energy gain—a major milestone that brings us closer to realizing fusion as a commercial energy source. Companies are now targeting 2028 for the launch of the first commercial reactors, which promise to generate four times the energy output of today’s nuclear reactors without the radioactive risks typically associated with them.   This technology represents a leap forward in the quest for clean and limitless energy, capable of meeting growing global demands while addressing climate challenges. It’s a powerful example of how innovation expands when we push beyond the limits of our imagination. By removing traditional constraints, it's possible to transform what was once impossible into a tangible, world-changing reality. #SustainableTech #FusionEnergy #NetZero

Is steam power making a comeback? In his latest column for BI Foresight, Tom Cheesewright looks at next-gen thermoelectric tech and how cutting-edge nuclear fusion reactors and AI-driven materials discovery (eg. from Mater-AI) is changing the way we harness energy. 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gdkHxPpj #techinnovation #energyinnovation #businessinnovation #startups #advancedmaterials

Will portable nuclear reactors replace diesel generators? Radiant has 100 million reasons to think so... and I just want this reactor Radiant just raised another $100 million (for the total of $160 million raised). Its Kaleidos microreactor is a 1MW nuclear power plant in a box that replaces diesel generators. It can be shipped by land, sea or air and installed in a matter of days. I want one, so the neighbours'd die of envy. I wonder if I may need some nuclear physics training. The $100 million were raised from Union Square Ventures, Felicis, Washington Harbour Partners LP, Chevron Technology Ventures, Founders Fund, Decisive Point, McKinley Alaska Growth Capital, Boost VC, and Also Capital. #cleanenergy #nuclearpower #nuclearreactor #venturecapital

NeoTerrex's two most recent announcements this week: New Assay Results at Galactic Reveal High Concentrations of Zirconium and Tantalum, Key Elements to the Nuclear Energy Industry and NeoTerrex Minerals Announces Entering into a Market Making Agreement https://lnkd.in/gt5Navnb https://lnkd.in/gNUxyMC4

SRC continued to make positive impacts to the economy and energy transition in Saskatchewan and beyond in 2024. Over the last year, our Rare Earth Processing Facility achieved commercial-scale production of rare earth metals, our nuclear microreactor project announced key collaborations and multiple projects SRC contributed to won industry awards. SRC also continued to do what we do best - solve industry problems with our full-suite of innovative services. In 2024, we upgraded our lithium pilot plant and launched new ore sorting methods to best serve our clients. Have a problem you need help solving? We're here to provide cutting-edge solutions! Read our latest story to learn more about last year's groundbreaking work: https://src.nu/3PvYDIs. #RareEarths #Nuclear #Innovation #EnergyTransition #ScienceWithSRC

Helion, a US nuclear fusion start-up backed by Sam Altman and Peter Thiel, has raised $425 million. The funding round included investors like Lightspeed and SoftBank Group Corp.’s second Vision Fund, bringing Helion's total funding to over $1 billion and its valuation to $5.4 billion. Helion plans to use the funds to manufacture pulse capacitors for its Polaris reactor, aiming to produce electricity from nuclear fusion by 2028. CEO David Kirtley said the company is now the first US manufacturer of large-scale pulse capacitors in decades and plans to expand production. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e2Z3aQVq 📰 Subscribe to the Daily AI Brief: https://lnkd.in/egYhx3tb #ai #artificialintelligence #ainews #aistartup #aifunding

Big update! After months of hard work and dedication, I'm thrilled to announce that Deep Fission is officially emerging from stealth mode. We're on a mission to revolutionize the energy sector by doing something that at first sounds crazy - placing a light-water nuclear reactor in a borehole a mile underground. Upon closer examination, you may recognize that by doing this you can create clean and very safe nuclear power while also removing most of the cost. And we get to use an existing supply chain and standard low-enriched fuel! Today marks a significant milestone in Deep Fission’s journey. We've secured $4 million in pre-seed funding, which is a testament to the incredible team at Deep Fission and our commitment to creating a more sustainable and resilient energy future. A huge thank you to our investors who believe in our mission and to everyone who has supported us along the way. It’s been a joy to share this journey with my family, particularly my husband and my two children who get a front seat view at all the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur. And, of course, my co-founder and father, Richard Muller (third time building a company together!). The future of energy is bright, and we're just getting started. Take a look at our story in Axios today by Alan Neuhauser. For more details, check out our press release (link below), visit our website (www.deepfission.com) or DMs are always open. #DeepFission #NuclearEnergy #EnergyInnovation #Sustainability #Startups #StealthMode