Hadron Energy is Officially Accepted into the DOE Phase 0 Program

Today, Hadron Energy received the exciting news for approval to move forward with the DOE Phase 0 Program! This is the beginning of a series of potential funding rounds for the company. By focusing on the topic areas of interest that the DOE provides, the team will be capable of pursuing grant awards to further microreactor technology.

The SBIR and STTR programs are U.S. Government initiatives that help businesses conduct research and development with a focus on commercialization. These programs provide grants for projects that align with Department of Energy (DOE)’s mission specific R&D needs.

The SBIR/STTR Programs Office coordinates with 13 DOE program offices to develop research topics based on high-priority needs and departmental goals. The DOE offers over 60 technical topics and 250 subtopics related to energy production, energy use, fundamental energy sciences, environmental management, and defense nuclear nonproliferation.

Defense TechConnect in Austin, TX

Hadron Energy Heads to Austin TX for Defense Conference

In Austin, TX the week of December 2nd, Hadron Energy participated in the Defense TechConnect event. In attendance, there were 23 Agency Partners such as The Department of Homeland Security, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US Patent and Trademark Office, Navy, and more. Among the keynote speakers there were representatives from the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, Idaho National Laboratory, and additional contributors.

“Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit and Expo unites the innovation community with the U.S. Department of Defense for the benefit of national security and societal advancement. With origins in 2012, the event champions the imperatives established by the National Defense Strategy (NDS) and National Security Strategy (NSS), driving cutting edge solution providers to the nation’s most pressing challenges. We are proud to be one of the original innovation hubs to support the DOD and its missions.”

This was a great opportunity to meet and discover the needs of the U.S. Department of Defense. We are thankful for the opportunity to attend and look forward to future events!

Meta Press Release Displays Need for Nuclear Power

Meta Seeks Nuclear Power for 300% Increase in Data Center Demand Growth for 2030

This week, Meta announced it is seeking nuclear energy developers to assist with their growing electricity needs. Through Meta’s AI innovation and sustainability goals, they are adding 1-4 gigawatts (GW) of new nuclear generation capacity in the United States.

This effort aims to support the growing energy demands of Meta’s data centers and the surrounding communities, while advancing the clean energy transition. In particular, they are interested in scaling nuclear energy technology, reducing costs through multiple unit deployments, and contribute to larger industry decarbonization.

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