NVCA Announces Radiant Nuclear as 2026 Startup Innovator

WASHINGTON, DC – The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) is proud to announce Radiant Nuclear as the winner of its 2026 Startup Innovator award.

“Radiant is a powerful example of American innovation rising to meet our most urgent energy challenges,” said NVCA President and CEO Bobby Franklin. “Radiant is reimagining how energy is delivered in the most demanding environments by developing portable nuclear microreactors that can provide reliable, resilient, and clean power for five years without needing to refill or resupply, solving a critical energy bottleneck. Supported by a bold vision, deep technical expertise, and strong backing from the venture community, Radiant is ushering in a new era of advanced nuclear energy. We are proud to name them our 2026 NVCA Startup Innovator.”

NVCA will celebrate Radiant at the 2026 NVCA Leadership Awards Dinner. The event will take place on May 14, 2026, at the Rosewood Hotel in Menlo Park, CA. Registration is required. 

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