Casimir

About Casimir

Casimir, Inc. is a deep-tech company developing semiconductor chips that generate continuous electrical power by harvesting energy from quantum vacuum fields. Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the firm emerged from stealth on May 12, 2026, with the announcement of a $12 million oversubscribed seed round led by Scout Ventures. This funding is aimed at commercializing what the company describes as the world's first quantum vacuum energy source, a technology that could eliminate the need for batteries, charging cords, or external power sources for a wide range of electronic devices. The company was founded by Dr. Harold “Sonny” White, a former advanced propulsion researcher at NASA with nearly two decades of experience. The technology was incubated at the Limitless Space Institute (LSI), a nonprofit co-founded by Dr. White and Dr. Kam Ghaffarian, an investor and board member at Casimir who is also known for founding X-energy, Intuitive Machines, and Axiom Space. Dr. White's research into the Casimir effect, initially part of a DARPA-funded effort, led to the insight that custom Casimir cavities could be engineered to produce a continuous flow of electrons, effectively harvesting usable energy from the quantum vacuum. Casimir's core product is the "CA Microsparc" chip, a 5mm x 5mm device designed to generate 1.5 volts at 25 microamps. This is achieved through proprietary Casimir cavities—nanostructures with plates spaced approximately 100 nanometers apart—that create a lower energy density inside the cavity, enabling a continuous power output. The first-generation product delivers performance comparable to a small rechargeable battery but without degradation or the need for light. The business model focuses on providing a scalable power source. The initial target market includes ultra-low-power electronics like tire pressure monitors, embedded sensors, and wearables, a market valued at nearly $10 billion. The long-term roadmap extends to consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and eventually large-scale systems for homes and data centers, with a total addressable market estimated to exceed $67 billion. The company is actively engaged with commercial, university, and government partners for dual-use applications, positioning its technology as a contributor to U.S. energy independence and national security. With plans to launch its first commercial product by 2028, Casimir aims to scale its technology through multi-layer chip architectures and advanced die-stacking to significantly increase power density and reduce costs for mass production. Keywords: quantum energy, semiconductor chips, vacuum energy, Casimir effect, battery-less power, deep tech, energy harvesting, nanostructures, CA Microsparc, Harold “Sonny” White, Limitless Space Institute, Scout Ventures, dual-use technology, IoT power, persistent power, advanced propulsion, quantum vacuum fields, clean energy, power generation, micro-electromechanical systems, MEMS, alternative energy