Trump to meet with heads of advanced nuclear reactor companies; projects from four firms reaching critical stage.

U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with executives from several advanced nuclear reactor companies at the White House on July 24 (local time) to highlight key technological breakthroughs.

According to White House officials, the CEOs of Antares Nuclear Inc., Deployable Energy, Aalo Atomics, and Valar Atomics will attend the event in the Oval Office. The reactors developed by these companies have recently achieved "criticality"—the point at which a nuclear chain reaction becomes self-sustaining and capable of continuous energy output.

The official noted that these projects represent the first privately funded, non-light-water advanced reactors in the U.S. to achieve startup in over 40 years. Non-light-water reactors differ from traditional light-water reactor technology and constitute a key area of ​​focus for U.S. efforts to advance the research, development, and demonstration of advanced nuclear energy.

All four companies are participating in U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) pilot programs aimed at accelerating nuclear technology development and validating engineering feasibility. The Trump administration has recently issued a series of executive orders to promote the wider deployment of both large-scale traditional reactors and smaller reactors, viewing nuclear energy as a vital power source to support economic growth and the electricity demands of data centers.

Spokespersons for Valar Atomics and Aalo Atomics have confirmed that their CEOs will attend the event. Deployable Energy and Antares Nuclear Inc. have not yet responded to inquiries regarding the matter.