But nuclear’s recent history has been beset by cost overruns and delays. The fresh crop of nuclear startups were largely founded to overcome those hurdles by modularizing and mass producing reactor components. If all goes as planned, the approach could speed approvals and construction of new nuclear plants.

If you’ve been keeping up with Donald Trump’s moves since the end of the 2024 election, you likely already know that the newly inaugurated president has taken numerous meetings with CEOs and industry leaders in the world of tech,