HB11 Energy
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| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Website | https://hb11.energy/ |
| Vertical(s) | Energy |
| Latest Funding Round | Undeclared |
| Year founded | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Technology Readiness Level | Research (TRL 1-3) |
HB11 Energy is an Australia-based startup that is commercialising nuclear fusion as base load power, using a laser boron approach. It is the only nuclear fusion startup in Australia[1].
Technology
HB11 Energy is approaching nuclear fusion using the hydrogen-boron fusion reaction. This reaction creates three helium ions and releases 8.7MeV of energy. One of the key advantages of this approach is the use of boron fuels, which is plentiful, safe, and simple to handle relative to other possible nuclear fuels.
They have partnered the University of New South Wales to design new materials that can withstand the extreme environments of fusion reactors and minimise waste from the reactor materials[2].
Funding
The startup has raised $10 million in private venture funding[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Gliddon, Joshua (2025-05-22). "Nuclear fusion energy startup HB11 Energy looks to the US as Australia sits out". SmartCompany. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ↑ "Assoc. Prof. Patrick Burr leads UNSW team to design materials for a fusion power plant - HB11 Energy | new Laser Hydrogen-Boron fusion energy | Australia". 2025-08-04. Retrieved 2025-11-28.