Google DeepMind Alumni Launch Fusionality to Develop Control Systems for the Growing Fusion Power Industry
Federico Felici and Jonas Buchli have founded Fusionality in Lausanne, aiming to develop control systems tailored specifically for fusion power startups. The company recently secured a $3.7 million pre-seed round from Founderful and Playfair. Their goal is to address the lack of standardized components available to fusion companies by creating reusable hardware and software solutions that can be adapted across different reactor designs. Fusionality plans to leverage commonalities in control system requirements, allowing startups to avoid building these systems entirely from scratch. The company will initially focus on magnetic confinement technology used in reactors developed by firms like Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Realta Fusion. While AI is expected to play a supportive role in future control systems, it won’t yet manage the entire process. The startup’s funding will support development of modular technologies that can be expanded over time. The company aims to serve as an essential part of the emerging supply chain for fusion power by providing specialized tools and simulation environments tailored to industry needs.
