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Technical Cooperation Programme Grant

In context

This call is open to local authorities, research institutions and universities. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.

Summary

The IAEA Technical Cooperation Programme provides technical assistance, training, and equipment to Member States to develop nuclear science and technology capabilities for peaceful applications in energy, health, food, water, and environment. Eligible applicants are IAEA Member States seeking to build or strengthen their nuclear infrastructure and expertise.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 4 Oct 2026Accurate?

About this grant

The Technical Cooperation Programme is the IAEA's primary mechanism for transferring nuclear technology to Member States to help them address key development priorities. The programme supports Member States in areas such as health and nutrition, food and agriculture, water and the environment, industrial applications, and nuclear knowledge development and management. It also helps Member States identify and meet future energy needs, and assists in improving radiation safety and nuclear security worldwide, including through the provision of legislative assistance.

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Eligibility

IAEA Member States are eligible to participate in the Technical Cooperation Programme. The programme serves Member States across all regions including Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and supports interregional activities.

Key requirements

  • ✓Applicant must be an IAEA Member State
  • ✓Projects must apply nuclear science and technology for peaceful purposes
  • ✓Focus areas include energy, health, food security, water resources, and environmental protection

Funder contact

The notice names a programme contact you can speak to before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Technical Cooperation Programme?
Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; local-authority, research-institution, university. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.

About this sector

Fusion and nuclear funding backs advanced reactor designs, small modular reactors, fuel cycles, materials and the supply chain behind them. Most of it is public research and milestone-based development money, with strict security and safety requirements. Calls typically favour teams with specialist facilities, licensing knowledge and established research partners.