Safety of advanced and innovative nuclear designs and fuels

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

The "Safety of advanced and innovative nuclear designs and fuels" program, identified as HORIZON-EURATOM-2021-NRT-01-02, is a Euratom Research and Innovation Action. It aims to significantly enhance nuclear safety and performance for future nuclear energy systems, fostering innovation and contributing to a secure, low-carbon energy transition within the European Union and associated countries. This program supports research into cutting-edge nuclear technologies, ensuring their safe and efficient integration.

Who is Funded

This program targets legal entities from EU Member States, Associated Countries, and specifically Ukraine and the United Kingdom, aiming to enhance nuclear safety through comprehensive research and innovation projects. The overarching objective is to advance reactor safety designs and technologies for both current and future nuclear facilities.

What is Funded

The program funds research and innovation focused on the safety and development of advanced nuclear designs and fuels. This includes advancements in materials, digital technologies, and operational practices for both existing and future nuclear facilities, spanning from foundational research to market-ready applications.

Type and Scope of Funding

This Euratom Research and Innovation Action (RIA) provides grants to support advancements in nuclear safety and innovative designs. For this specific topic, a total of 13.50 million EUR was made available, with individual projects able to receive up to 3 million EUR.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to stringent conditions regarding application submission, consortium formation, adherence to aid rules, and specific budget limitations. Compliance with ethical guidelines, security protocols, and gender equality plans are also critical requirements.

Application Procedure

The application process for this call involved a single-stage electronic submission. Proposals were then rigorously evaluated by independent experts against predefined award criteria, and applicants were subsequently informed of the evaluation outcomes.

The "Safety of advanced and innovative nuclear designs and fuels" program operates under a robust legal framework established by the Euratom Treaty and relevant EU regulations, ensuring its mandate and operational guidelines are clearly defined.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

3,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total Budget: 13,500,000 € (10,000,000 € from 2021 budget and 3,500,000 € from 2022 budget)

Deadline

Deadline:

07.10.2021

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union Member States, Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), and countries associated to the Euratom Programme (including Ukraine and United Kingdom). International cooperation is encouraged.

Sectors

Sectors:

Energy Production and Supply, Research and Development, Green Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Service Sector

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Nuclear sector, Research and Development

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

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