CURIO develops nuclear technologies focused on commercializing a closed fuel cycle through the production of proliferation-hardened plutonium-fueled reactors and molten salt reactors. By utilizing transuranic isotopes from spent nuclear fuel, CURIO aims to provide clean energy solutions that significantly reduce environmental impact while enhancing energy security and supporting advanced cancer therapies.
Funding
$14.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The accumulation of spent nuclear fuel poses environmental and energy security challenges. Traditional nuclear fuel cycles do not fully utilize the energy potential of this waste, leaving valuable transuranic isotopes untapped.
Solution
CURIO is developing nuclear technologies to commercialize a closed fuel cycle, focusing on proliferation-hardened plutonium-fueled reactors and molten salt reactors. Their approach, called NuCycle, aims to utilize transuranic isotopes from spent nuclear fuel to generate clean energy while reducing the environmental impact of nuclear waste. By recycling spent fuel, CURIO intends to unlock the energy potential of existing nuclear materials and contribute to a more sustainable energy future. The company's technology also supports the continued operation of existing nuclear infrastructure.
Target Audience
CURIO's primary customers include entities involved in nuclear energy production, waste management, and advanced reactor development, as well as government agencies focused on energy security and environmental sustainability.
Features
- Development of proliferation-hardened plutonium-fueled reactors.
- Development of alternate fuel based molten salt reactors.
- NuCycle technology to close the nuclear fuel cycle.
- Utilization of transuranic isotopes from spent nuclear fuel.
- Aiming for 90% capacity factor in advanced 1GWe reactors, generating 7.88 billion kWh of annual electricity.
- Solutions for sustaining existing nuclear infrastructure and facilities.