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OpenStar

About

Renewable Energy Power Generation

Renewable energy start-up based in Wellington, New Zealand.

Location
Wellington
Website
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Founded
2022
Employees
11-50
Industry
IndustrialTech
Funding stage
Seed

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Snapshot of OpenStar

Pioneering Nuclear Fusion for a Cleaner Future

Ambitious Kiwi startup OpenStar is on a bold mission to deliver safe, renewable, and carbon-free energy by harnessing nuclear fusion.

Led by New Zealand physicist Dr. Ratu Mataira, the team of 42 world-class engineers and scientists has developed a levitated dipole reactor, a more modular, cost-effective design inspired by the magnetospheres of planets like Earth and Jupiter. Their rapid progress including building a superconducting magnet, a 5.2m vacuum chamber, and nearing first plasma, has already drawn US$12 million in seed funding.

Why OpenStar Is a Great Place to Work Game-Changing Mission: Contribute to a groundbreaking fusion project aiming to drastically reduce global reliance on fossil fuels.

Cutting-Edge R&D: Work on advanced cryogenics, superconductivity, and vacuum systems—tech found in very few labs around the world.

High-Performing Team: Collaborate with driven, fast-paced innovators who share knowledge, champion continuous learning, and celebrate ambitious milestones.

Agile Environment: The modular reactor design allows for rapid iteration, perfect for those who thrive on hands-on problem-solving and inventive thinking. ** Global Impact & Pride:** You’ll tackle one of humanity’s most pressing challenges and take real steps toward a sustainable energy future “saving the world” isn’t just a tagline here.

If you’re eager to challenge the status quo, accelerate your learning curve, and help rewrite the future of clean power, OpenStar Technologies offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do exactly that.

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