Three Startups Reinventing Critical Infrastructure

American Dynamism revitalizes critical infrastructure through technological innovation in ocean exploration, mineral extraction, and nuclear energy. Ulysses deploys autonomous underwater vehicles to secure subsea assets and monitor marine ecosystems, addressing a historic neglect of the ocean frontier. Mariana Minerals tackles supply chain vulnerabilities by vertically integrating mineral mining and refining, leveraging software-driven processes to optimize efficiency and reduce reliance on foreign production. Meanwhile, Radiant develops portable, mass-producible nuclear microreactors designed for off-grid power generation, providing a high-capacity, emission-free alternative to diesel in remote locations. These ventures collectively aim to restore domestic industrial capability, enhance national security, and drive economic growth by solving complex engineering challenges that traditional incumbents have failed to address.