Topic: private investment
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The $100M+ Fusion Startups: Who's Leading the Charge?
Fusion energy has advanced significantly with over $10 billion in private investment, driven by breakthroughs in computing, materials science, and plasma confinement. A key milestone was achieved in 2022 when a U.S. lab reached scientific breakeven, producing more energy from fusion than was inpu...
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Victoria Invests $75M to Fuel Local Innovation Ecosystem
The Victorian government is investing $75 million in five specialized venture capital funds through Breakthrough Victoria to boost private co-investment and accelerate the state's innovation ecosystem. The funds include Australia's largest climate-tech investor, a healthcare fund led by an oncolo...
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Russia to Turn Spacecraft into Orbital Billboards
Russia's civilian space program is facing severe financial strain and international isolation, marked by a decline in Soyuz missions and a pivot toward military projects following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. To generate revenue, Roscosmos has received legal approval to place advertisements on s...
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Ex-Gates Climate Lobbyists Launch New Firm
The Clean Economy Project, founded by former Breakthrough Energy staff, believes clean energy will soon be cost-competitive with fossil fuels. It was established after Breakthrough Energy dissolved its policy team, citing difficulties in achieving policy progress during the Trump administration. ...
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US Launches Nuclear Energy Renaissance to Power the Future
The U.S. is revitalizing its nuclear energy sector to enhance energy independence and combat climate change through streamlined regulations and new technology development. Ambitious goals include quadrupling nuclear energy production by 2050, supported by advanced reactor designs and significant ...
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Safeguarding the Internet's Lifeline: Protecting Global Cables
Submarine cables carry over 95% of global data but face threats from geopolitical friction, supply chain vulnerabilities, and slow repair processes, requiring public-private collaboration for reinforcement. Building resilience through strategic redundancy by laying diverse cables is hindered by h...
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Trump administration cancels $700M in manufacturing grants
The Department of Energy terminated $720 million in federal manufacturing grants due to missed project milestones and insufficient progress toward national energy objectives, impacting companies in battery materials, recycling, and window insulation. Key affected startups include Ascend Elements ...
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