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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 51 MIN

#15 - Idaho National Lab: The Silicon Valley of Nuclear | Accelerating Advanced Reactor Tech

from Nuclear Investing Podcast · host Brennan Moore

Josh Gillespie, COO of the National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC), discusses the pivotal role of Idaho National Laboratory (INL) in launching the next era of commercial nuclear energy. Transitioning from a 20-year career in Navy nuclear propulsion, Gillespie explains how NRIC bridges the gap between government resources and private startups through programs like Launchpad. By repurposing historic infrastructure like the EBR-II dome as a modern testbed, the lab provides the essential land, data, and safety expertise required to accelerate advanced reactor commercialization and secure domestic energy independence.

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