Up and atom approach fires Cambridge nuclear startup
The company has relevant credentials a-plenty. It served as the design authority for the ODIN microreactor in collaboration with NANO Nuclear Energy Inc (NASDAQ: NNE) until the end of September.
Its goal now is the development of compact, efficient, and safe nuclear energy solutions for emerging energy markets designed and built in the UK. It aims to maximise its close ties to the University of Cambridge to deliver advanced nuclear technologies that will power the energy transition.
Cambridge Atomworks comprises a combination of experienced Cambridge University nuclear research scientists and engineers and experienced industry professionals from Rolls-Royce (submarines) and Moltex, a UK molten salt reactor startup.
The leadership team is at the forefront of global thinking about innovation in nuclear reactor programme delivery and experienced in actual delivery in the UK through this country’s naval reactor programme.
The World Nuclear Transport Institute (WNTI) is a dedicated membership and non-governmental organisation at the forefront of the global nuclear transport industry, committed to driving the highest standards of safety and security in the global transport of nuclear and radioactive materials.
Joining WNTI granted Cambridge Atomworks the privilege of attending events such as the inaugural World Nuclear Transport Conference 2025 and the recent WNTI Members’ Meeting.
James Leybourn, Design Engineer Lead at Cambridge Atomworks, attended the conference alongside experts across wide ranging fields, from transport package designers, fuel suppliers and nuclear transport carriers to lawyers and financiers. The presentations and panel sessions covered the implications of transport capability and regulation on the front and back end of the fuel cycle.
“Understanding the nuclear transport industry is key in achieving Cambridge Atomworks’ goal for global deployment of its ODIN Micro Reactor Technology”, said Eugene Shwageraus, CTO.
Dr Andrew Steer, Head of Regulatory Engagement, and Prof Shwageraus, CTO, also joined WNTI’s semi-annual members’ meeting.
Highlights from the event included the expertise of the WNTI members, the compelling examples on the practicalities of nuclear transport that were discussed, and the collective enthusiasm to ensure nuclear transport is an enabler rather than a block to global deployment of new nuclear.
Cambridge Atomworks is committed to supporting with action WNTI’s aims and outcomes to provide a coherent industry input on nuclear transport issues.
Professor Peter Bryant, CEO of WNTI, said “I’m pleased to welcome Cambridge Atomworks to the WNTI community. Their expertise will be invaluable as we collaborate to advance safe, secure and sustainable transport solutions for the next generation of nuclear reactor technologies and fuels.”