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Deep Fission Inc. (Deep Fission) a pioneering nuclear energy company redefining the industry by placing small modular reactors (SMRs) a mile underground announced today the appointment of Rani Franovich as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. A nationally respected expert in nuclear oversight and licensing, Rani brings decades of regulatory experience to support Deep Fission’s bold vision: commercializing deep geologic nuclear power for a safer, faster, and more scalable energy future.

Deep Fission, the trailblazing nuclear energy startup transforming the industry by delivering safe, scalable, onsite, and cost-effective power from small modular reactors (SMRs) a mile underground, is proud to announce the hiring of Stuart Lacey as its Chief AI Officer. In this new role, Stuart will spearhead Deep Fission’s efforts to leverage artificial intelligence across all facets of its business.

Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH) is the nation’s first university to collaborate with a U.S. nuclear power company in technological development. The school on Jan. 13 announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Jan. 7 on an energy project with Deep Fission, an American startup in nuclear energy.

California-based nuclear startup company Deep Fission, which is proposing to place microreactors deep underground, and Endeavour Energy LLC have committed to co-develop 2 GW of nuclear energy to power Endeavour’s expanding portfolio of data centres. The first reactors are expected to be operational in 2029.

Deep Fission, a nuclear startup, signed a deal on Tuesday with data center developer Endeavour to build 2 gigawatts’ worth of subterranean nuclear power.

Deep Fission, a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) developer, has partnered with Endeavour Energy, a US sustainable infrastructure developer, to develop and deploy its technology at scale.

Deep Fission aims to eliminate the need for costly concrete and steel surface containment buildings by placing its reactor a mile underground.

The Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH) engaged with Deep Fission Inc., a U.S. nuclear energy startup co-founded by renowned physicist and CTO, Professor Richard Muller. The agreement highlights KENTECH’s commitment to advancing and implementing innovative nuclear technology in Korea and beyond.

Deep Fission announced a strategic partnership with Endeavour Energy, LLC (Endeavour), a sustainable infrastructure company focused on developing ultra-efficient, AI-ready data centers. The collaboration represents a major leap forward in deploying next-generation nuclear power to meet the growing demands of energy-intensive industries.

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Deep Fission co-founder and CEO Elizabeth Muller discusses placing nuclear reactors a mile underground on ‘The Claman Countdown.’

We’re thrilled to announce the formation of the Deep Fission inaugural Advisory Board, bringing together a group of renowned leaders and visionaries from diverse industries, including advanced nuclear power, physics, the geologic subsurface, government funding, and AI. These distinguished experts will offer invaluable strategic guidance and support as we advance in our mission to deliver clean, reliable, cost-effective nuclear power a mile underground.

Deep Fission raised $4M in funding for underground nuclear reactors.

A new startup thinks an underground reactor could solve nuclear power’s biggest problems.

An American company is proposing an innovative solution: a nuclear reactor buried 1 mile (1.6 kilometer) beneath the earth's surface.

Serial entrepreneur Liz Muller has a new vision for the nuclear energy sector: putting SMRs deep underground.

Scientists are working hard to figure out how to produce nuclear energy safely, cheaply, and efficiently.

US-based nuclear start-up Deep Fission has announced its emergence from stealth mode and a $4m pre-seed financing round, led by 8VC.

California-based nuclear startup company Deep Fission, which is proposing to place microreactors deep underground, announced its emergence from stealth mode and a USD4 million pre-seed investment round.

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Deep Fission, a Berkeley, CA-based nuclear energy company, raised $4M in funding.