Marvel Fusion

Marvel Fusion and Colorado State University (CSU) to build groundbreaking $150M laser facility! This partnership underscores the commitment to driving laser-based fusion as a clean energy solution. Set to be completed by 2026, the facility will be tailored toward our technology needs and accelerates our mission to commercialize #fusionenergy.    Our CEO Moritz von der Linden highlights: "This public-private partnership establishes the global standard for laser-based fusion research, driving the development of a secure, eco-friendly, and dependable energy source. “Working with the world-class team at CSU over the past two years has been invaluably productive. We are immensely grateful for the trust and support of CSU, the State of Colorado, and the U.S. Department of Energy’s ongoing support through the LaserNetUS program.“      “CSU is at the cutting edge of laser research, and this new partnership will cement the university as an international leader in an area of laser science that has the potential to deliver profound benefits to our planet for generations,” CSU President Amy Parsons says.    "This is truly a dream facility for discovery and advanced technology development with great potential for societal impact," says Jorge Rocca, Director of CSU’s Laboratory for Advanced Lasers and Extreme Photonics and a University Distinguished Professor in the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering and of Physics at CSU.     With the new laser facility in Colorado, we at Marvel Fusion will have: 1) The largest fusion public-private partnership in funding with the Colorado State University worth $150 million.  2) The only laser facility tailored to a commercial laser-based fusion technology. 3) The most powerful short-pulse laser system in the world. We are incredibly proud and grateful for the partnership. Full press release: https://lnkd.in/eh_vsmEG

Today, the German Bundestag held an expert hearing on fusion regulation. The goal was to hear experts' opinions on how a regulatory framework for fusion might look, what needs to be considered, and why it needs to be established as soon as possible. In addition to our COO Heike Freund, Prof. Dr. Constantin Haefner of Fraunhofer ILT, Prof. Dr. Christian Linsmeier of Forschungszentrum Jülich, and Prof. Dr. Robert Wolf of the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics, Sara Castegini of Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Hannes Vogel of Proxima Fusion participated.    All experts unanimously agreed that 1) Fusion needs to be regulated separately from fission.  2) Fusion is inherently safer than fission power plants, with no long-lived radioactive waste produced and significantly smaller safety requirements. 3) The industry and investors need the planning security of regulatory certainty.  4) The regulatory frameworks should be aligned internationally, as the G7 Fusion Working Group aims for. This will simplify a global rollout for fusion power plants.   That’s why Germany needs to establish a regulatory framework as soon as possible. You can watch the entire hearing in German here: https://lnkd.in/dzQxUMXq

⏰ Wake-up call for Europe ⏰   In a recent opinion piece on POLITICO, titled "Europe’s at risk of losing the global tech race", Mark Boris Andrijanič and Philip Meissner discuss the competitive edge of Europe's tech landscape and the crucial steps needed to maintain and enhance it. https://lnkd.in/dnQJ6Hi3 As a Munich-based company, we've experienced these challenges firsthand. However, we believe that Europe has the potential to create the next deep tech champions. Therefore, 1) let's close the funding gap, 2) embrace innovation-friendly regulations, and 3) foster strong, collaborative partnerships. By doing so, we can lead a new era of technological advancement and create a prosperous future that is 'Made in Europe'.

What does it take for a moonshot technology like nuclear fusion to grow from pre-seed to scale? Join us for a lunch webinar this Wednesday with Marvel Fusion as we introduce the Moonshot Brick (https://lnkd.in/gur7sySu) and explore the journey of scaling groundbreaking climate technologies. We will be joined by Dr. Nicolas Burkardt, SVP of Finance at Marvel Fusion, and Robina v. Stein from Contrarian Ventures. During the session, we will delve into: - The Moonshot Brick and how people can use it - The critical unlocks during Marvel Fusion's funding journey - Tips & tricks from Nicolas on capital raising, investor relationships, and non-dilutive financing Join this exciting session to learn more about building and scaling breakthrough technology to tackle climate challenges and how to use the Moonshot Brick to succeed. Register here - https://lnkd.in/dzEPahwB!

Excited to announce that we at Marvel Fusion have been selected to join the Technology Pioneers 2024 Cohort! Fusion energy is crucial for achieving global sustainability and combating climate change. Its development enhances energy security, drives economic growth through technological innovation, and reduces long-term energy costs. Fusion Energy will transform the future. To be part of the #techpioneers24 of the World Economic Forum is a huge honor and leverage to grow the support for fusion energy. If you'd like to read more about this year’s cohort and cutting-edge tech start-ups, continue here: wef.ch/techpioneers24

🌱 Let's build a greener tomorrow, brick by brick 🌱   We're excited to announce that we are part of the @The Climate Brick initiative! The initiative is dedicated to address the climate crisis through technology. Climate Bricks goes live with an extensive study on climate tech, how to scale it and become a category leader.    Technologies like fusion energy – often hardware and deep tech-based – have their own set of rules. Unlike in other technology sectors, there is simply no blueprint for how to take a company from initial idea (seed) to scale (exit, IPO). Climate Brick aims to change that by creating an open-source playbook for scaling climate tech start-ups.    We are proud to support The Climate Brick’s initiative to develop different scaling formulas to guide start-ups and scale-ups through their growth journey by analyzing more than 3,000 companies. Together with 50 signatories, Marvel Fusion is dedicated to empowering the next generation of climate tech companies with the knowledge and tools needed to accelerate impactful scaling and rapid growth now.   This is more than a playbook; it's a movement. From fellow startups and experts to investors and policymakers, join us in this collaborative community effort to redefine the climate tech landscape and accelerate our path to a sustainable future.   #ClimateBrick #Sustainable #DeepTech

🎢 How can we transform Germany into a deep tech paradise? 🎢   Last week, we had the chance to welcome Verena Pausder, Chair of the Startup-Verband, and her team to our office to discuss this issue in more depth. We explored the growth capital funding gap, emphasized the need for dedicated cluster initiatives to attract supply chains and develop talent, and highlighted the importance of innovation-friendly policy frameworks.   Verena Pausder's passion for deep tech and Germany's potential as an innovation hub was truly inspiring. To further continue the exchange and advocate for the needs of the deep tech ecosystem, our COO, Heike Freund, has been invited to join Verenas extended board at the Startup Association. This presents an excellent opportunity to shape Germany's deep tech startup ecosystem and leverage its potential to bolster the country's industrial foundation.   #DeepTech #StartupVerband #Ecosystem

🎉 Marvel Fusion is part of PriFUSIO 🎉   The PriFUSIO initiative bundles the German expertise in academia and industry for optics and laser development to pioneer laser-based fusion technology! Supported by the Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF), PriFUSIO is driving advancement of high-energy lasers and durable optics for laser fusion power plants and fosters industrial collaboration with €18 million in funding.   Focus of this program is to explore new laser materials and lay the foundation for laser systems suitable for commercial power plants: cutting-edge technology ready for mass production. For PriFUSIO, Marvel Fusion is looking forward to work with industrial partners including TRUMPF, SCHOTT, Heraeus, LASEROPTIK GmbH, LAYERTEC GmbH, Focused Energy Inc., and research institutes such as Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH), Fraunhofer ILT, Fraunhofer IOF for joint research and development.   With the overarching "Fusion 2040 - Research on the way to a fusion power plant" funding program, the German government commits €1 billion until 2028 to support the local fusion industry. Fusion is now!   Find the link to our press release in the comments (in German).   #PriFUSIO #Laserfusion #madeinGermany #fusionisnow