Fusion and Nuclear funding
Live grants, contracts, and funders working on fusion and nuclear in 2026.
Grants and milestone-based programmes for fusion, advanced fission and small modular reactors. Led by the US DOE (Milestone-Based Fusion Development, ARPA-E), the UK Atomic Energy Authority and STEP, ARIA, and EU Horizon Euratom calls.
Raise Lens tracks 54 open fusion and nuclear opportunities across grants, government contracts, and corporate offtake programmes, refreshed daily. The list below shows the next deadlines, the most active funders, and when fusion and nuclear cheques are landing this quarter.
Live opportunities
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MAST-U Diagnostic IR Cameras
Deadline 7 Sept 2026••••• AuthorityProcurement of two independent diagnostic infrared camera systems with lenses, software, power supply and communication equipment for the funder's MAST-U fusion research facility. Bidders should be specialized IR camera manufacturers or integrators with expertise in high-performance thermal imaging systems and scientific instrumentation.
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European Nuclear Skills Initiative – towards European Nuclear Skills Academy
Deadline 15 Sept 2026••••• organisation• Up to €1,600,000This grant funds the development of a European Nuclear Skills Academy to build workforce capacity and competences for safe operation of current and future nuclear technologies. It targets coordination and support actions that advance skills development across the European nuclear sector.
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Towards a European production of stable isotopes for novel nuclear medicine therapies
Deadline 15 Sept 2026••••• organisation• Up to €2,000,000This grant funds research and development toward establishing European production capacity for stable isotopes used in advanced nuclear medicine therapies. It targets research institutions and consortia working on isotope production infrastructure and novel therapeutic applications.
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Safety of SMRs, advanced and innovative nuclear reactors and fuels
Deadline 15 Sept 2026••••• organisation• Up to €15,000,000This grant funds research and innovation on the safety of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), advanced nuclear reactors, and next-generation nuclear fuels to support Europe's nuclear energy transition. It targets research institutions, consortia, and organizations developing safer, more efficient nuclear technologies as part of the EU's clean energy strategy.
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Strengthening a European user facility for nuclear research
Deadline 15 Sept 2026••••• organisation• Up to €7,000,000This grant funds the strengthening and operational support of a European user facility dedicated to nuclear research, with up to €7 million available through the Horizon EURATOM programme. It is targeted at research institutions and consortia operating or managing nuclear research infrastructure in Europe.
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Safety of SMRs, advanced and innovative nuclear reactors and fuels
Deadline 15 Sept 2026••••• organisation• Up to €15,000,000This grant funds research and innovation in the safety of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), advanced nuclear reactors, and next-generation nuclear fuels. It targets research institutions, consortia, and organizations developing safer, more innovative nuclear technologies as part of the EU's energy transition strategy.
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Co-funded European partnership for research in nuclear materials
Deadline 15 Sept 2026••••• organisation• Up to €15,000,000This is a co-funded European research partnership call supporting nuclear materials research and development, with up to €15 million in funding available. It targets research institutions and consortia across Europe working on advanced nuclear fuel, structural materials, and related scientific challenges.
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Safety of operating nuclear power plants and research reactors
Deadline 15 Sept 2026••••• organisation• Up to €15,000,000This grant funds research and innovation projects focused on improving the safety of operating nuclear power plants and research reactors across Europe. It is targeted at research institutions, universities, and consortia working on nuclear safety technologies and practices under the EU's HORIZON EURATOM programme.
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Enhancing the European nuclear competence area
Deadline 15 Sept 2026••••• organisation• Up to €5,000,000This grant funds coordination and support actions to strengthen nuclear research, training, and competence across Europe under the EURATOM framework. It targets organizations working to enhance Europe's nuclear sector capacity and expertise.
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European Partnership for research in radiation protection and detection of ionising radiation
Deadline 15 Sept 2026••••• organisation• Up to €15,000,000This is a European Partnership call funding research into radiation protection and detection of ionising radiation, with up to €15M available. It targets research institutions and consortia across EU member states and associated countries working on nuclear safety, radiation monitoring, and related detection technologies.
Active funders
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