In this episode of InnoStation, our guest is Eric Odén, co-founder and Executive Chairman of Novatron Fusion Group. Eric has co-funded and scaled multiple deep-tech startups, and has great experience in leading challenging technology development. His most recent venture, Novatron, is addressing one of humanity’s most complex challenges: commercializing nuclear fusion energy.

Novatron’s innovative design relies on a magnetic mirror system that stabilizes plasma using a concave magnetic field—a fundamental departure from traditional tokamaks and stellarators. This method, inspired by decades of fusion research, overcomes critical challenges like plasma turbulence, making fusion more attainable and scalable than ever before. 

In our conversation, we discuss the science behind fusion, why Novatron’s approach is different, and the real-world implications of harnessing a near-limitless energy source. Eric also highlights Novatron’s ambitious roadmap, including the development of NOVATRON 1, their first test facility at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, and shares how Novatron is collaborating with EIT InnoEnergy and leading scientists worldwide to overcome fusion’s toughest engineering challenges. Tune in to discover how Novatron is turning nuclear fusion from theory to reality!

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