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Nuclear Technology

Advanced nuclear technologies for power generation and medical applications

Market Size
$85B
Growth Rate
8% CAGR
Projected (2030)
$85B (2030)

Market Overview

Current Market Size

$55B (2024)

Projected Market Size

$85B (2030) (2024-2030)

Description

Fusion, advanced reactors, nuclear medicine

Key Technology Segments

Fusion

Nuclear fusion technology

TRL Range: TRL 4-6Market Size: $2.5B
Key Players: Commonwealth Fusion, TAE Technologies, Helion Energy

Key Players

MIT

university

Leading fusion research

Investment Trends

Latest Year (2024)+26.8% YoY
Total Funding
$5.2B
Deal Count
52
Avg Deal Size
$100.0M

Investment in nuclear technology has shown strong growth, with total funding reaching $5.2B in 2024.

Commercialization Pathways

Licensing

low feasibility

Nuclear tech typically requires significant development before licensing.

Spinout

high feasibility

Fusion and advanced reactor startups attract significant investment.

Partnership

high feasibility

Partnerships with energy companies and governments are common.

Regulatory Considerations

  • NRC licensing
  • Nuclear safety regulations
  • Export controls