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EU to invest €330 million to accelerate fusion energy and support nuclear technologies and skills

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The European Commission has adopted Work Programme for the 2026 and 2027 Euratom Research and Training Programme, allocating €330 million to advance nuclear research, innovation, and training. By covering nuclear research and innovation, the Programme offers complementary funding to Horizon Europe, and it aims to strengthen the EU's energy independence, competitiveness, and technological leadership while supporting the transition to carbon neutrality by 2050.

The Programme will contribute to the upcoming EU Fusion Strategy and respond to growing interest in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). A major focus is the development of fusion energy, with €222 million dedicated to bringing fusion technologies from laboratories to the power grid. This includes establishing a new European public-private partnership for fusion, supporting emerging fusion start-ups through European Innovation Council instruments, and investing in fundamental research and specialized talent.

The remaining €108 million will support innovation and safety in nuclear fission, including research on the long-term operation of current nuclear power plants, advanced reactors, nuclear fuels, radiation protection, and the safe management of radioactive waste. The Programme will also fund advances in nuclear medicine and strengthen the EU's autonomy in producing medical isotopes.

Finally, the initiative aims to develop nuclear skills and attract talent through programs such as Marie Skłodowska-Curie grants, while ensuring open access to more than 230 nuclear research facilities across the EU. It will also support the integration of Ukrainian nuclear researchers into the European Research Area.

Please find more information on the Euratom Research and Training Programme online.

A press release is available online.

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