Safety of operating nuclear power plants and research reactors
Supports research to enhance the safety and long-term operation of nuclear power plants and research reactors. Expected outcomes include addressing technical challenges, meeting regulatory expectations, and achieving economic competitiveness for licence-holders and regulators. The grant encourages innovative solutions for safety assessment, advanced tools for risk mitigation, validation of ageing management approaches, and sharing of best practices to ensure high nuclear safety standards and support EU energy and climate goals.
| Agency | HORIZON (EU) |
|---|---|
| Region | EU |
| Country | N/A |
| Legal form | Company, NGO, Government organization, Other |
| Start date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| End date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Max funding | Research and Innovation Actions (RIA): 3,000,000 EUR per grant (expected 5 grants), Innovation Actions (IA): 3,000,000 EUR per grant (expected 5 grants), IA (other topic): 2,000,000 EUR per grant (expected 1 grant), Coordination and Support Actions (CSA): 500,000 EUR per grant (expected 1 grant) |
| Budget | 2026: 14,750,000 EUR 2027: 17,250,000 EUR |
| Coverage | Eligible costs take the form of a lump sum as defined under the Horizon Europe Programme. |