Deep Isolation Nuclear, Inc.

Deep Isolation Nuclear, Inc., commonly known as Deep Isolation, is a cleantech company headquartered in Berkeley, California, dedicated to providing safe and permanent solutions for nuclear waste disposal. Its mission is to secure a cleaner, safer energy future by responsibly managing nuclear waste for current and future generations. The company combines scientific and nuclear expertise with stakeholder engagement to deliver environmentally protective solutions.

The company specializes in deep borehole disposal technology, leveraging proven directional drilling practices from the oil and gas sector to isolate nuclear waste deep underground. Key offerings include its Universal Canister System (UCS) for integrated waste management, which covers storage, transportation, and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level waste from advanced reactors. Deep Isolation also provides site characterization, licensing support, and emphasizes community engagement in its solution design.

Deep Isolation Nuclear, Inc. became a public reporting company on July 23, 2025, following a reverse merger transaction, though its shares are not yet actively traded on an exchange. Led by CEO Rod Baltzer, the company has recently been selected for the U.S. Department of Energy's ARPA-E SCALEUP Ready program to advance its UCS and deep borehole disposal technology. Deep Isolation holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio with 87 issued patents, positioning it as a leading innovator aiming to revolutionize the global nuclear waste disposal industry.