

Startup · United States
Maritime Fusion
HQ San FranciscoFounded 20241-10 employees
Maritime Fusion is pioneering the integration of high-temperature superconducting (HTS) fusion reactors into maritime vessels, aiming to revolutionize marine propulsion with clean, limitless energy. By tailoring tokamak reactors for ship-based applications, they address the challenges between breakeven fusion and commercial viability, targeting markets that demand significantly less power and uptime than traditional grid applications. This innovative approach offers a zero-emission alternative to conventional fuels, eliminating the need for highly radioactive materials and thereby reducing regulatory hurdles and safety risks associated with nuclear energy. With a team boasting over a decade of experience in plasma physics, nuclear engineering, and electrical engineering from institutions like SpaceX, Tesla, Columbia University, and the University of Pennsylvania, Maritime Fusion is poised to transform the future of maritime energy.
Systems1
Newest unveiled first. Open a system for its milestone timeline, components and sources.
Capabilities2
| Technology | Role | Maturity | TRL | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnetic-confinement fusion | Developer | Concept | — | — | Reported |
| Maritime nuclear propulsion and floating reactors | Developer | Concept | — | — | Reported |
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People2
- Jason Kaufmann · LinkedIn ↗
Co-founder
- Justin Cohen · LinkedIn ↗
Co-founder
Sources4
Profile1
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LinkedIn · Supports Organization · employee range
“employee_range: 1-10 (profile: 2-10 employees)”
Systems1
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Technologies2
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arXiv · Supports Organization technology
“Yinsen is a high-temperature-superconducting (HTS) tokamak reactor concept intended for off-grid applications such as maritime propulsion, remote power, and industrial energy supply.”
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Black Flag · Supports Organization, Organization technology, Role
“Maritime Fusion is pioneering the integration of high-temperature superconducting (HTS) fusion reactors into maritime vessels, aiming to revolutionize marine”
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