Nuclear Innovation Prize 2025: Radiation Protection

The Nuclear Innovation Prize 2025: Radiation Protection targets researchers, research teams, and industrial participants within the Euratom Research and Training Programme, focusing on innovations that have market potential or are recognized by industry stakeholders. The program applies to European Union Member States and aims to reward excellence in nuclear innovation, particularly in radiation protection, to foster a more dynamic European nuclear industry.

The Nuclear Innovation Prize 2025 in Radiation Protection specifically funds technological innovations within fission safety that have significant market potential or are recognized for regulatory or industrial use. The scope spans from fundamental research to market introduction, focusing on advancements in radiation protection science and technology.

This program provides financial support in the form of prizes, recognizing outstanding innovation in radiation protection. A total prize fund of 100,000 € is allocated for the radiation protection category, distributed among the top three innovations.

Applicants for the Nuclear Innovation Prize 2025 must adhere to specific admissibility and eligibility conditions outlined in the Rules of Contest. Key requirements include permission for intellectual property rights and compliance with the contest's award criteria which prioritize originality, technical excellence, and economic impact. The European Commission also promotes gender balance, especially welcoming applications from women.

The application process for the Nuclear Innovation Prize 2025 involves an online submission, with specific documents and forms to be completed. Applications are evaluated based on predefined award criteria, and the European Commission will manage the contest and award prizes based on independent expert decisions.

The Nuclear Innovation Prize 2025 is established and governed by a robust framework of European Union regulations and official documents. These legal instruments ensure the program's legitimacy, guide its implementation, and provide transparency for all participants.