UKAEA Fusion Industry Programme
UKAEA's challenge program that funded UK companies to develop fusion technologies; it closes in 2026.
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Overview
The Fusion Industry Programme is a UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) program that stimulates UK industry capacity for fusion through challenge-based contracts. It funds companies and universities to develop technologies needed for future fusion power plants.
In February 2026 UKAEA awarded GBP 8.1 million to 14 organizations: 13 contracts worth GBP 3 million to 11 organizations (mostly companies, one university) for feasibility studies on sustainable shielding materials, and GBP 5 million to three organizations to scale up hydrogen-isotope production and handling technologies first funded in 2023.
UKAEA states that the Fusion Industry Programme will close in 2026 after completing delivery of its current challenge projects. Lyndsey Mooring is Head of the programme.
Who it is for
UK organizations (companies and universities) responding to specific UKAEA technical challenges. Eligibility was set per competition.
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Admissions and application
Contracts were awarded through competitive challenge calls. No new calls are expected, since the programme closes in 2026.
Benefits
- Funded contracts to develop fusion technology.
- Technical collaboration with UKAEA.
- A route into the UK fusion supply chain.
Timeline
- 2023: fuel-cycle projects initiated.
- February 2, 2026: GBP 8.1M awards announced.
- 2026: programme closes after current projects.
Outcomes and track record
GBP 8.1M awarded to 14 organizations in 2026 for shielding and fusion fuel technologies.
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How compensation works
Funded R&D contracts (for example GBP 3 million across 13 shielding feasibility contracts and GBP 5 million across three fuel-cycle scale-up contracts in 2026).
Questions about this program
What is the UKAEA Fusion Industry Programme?
A UKAEA program that funds UK organizations through technical challenge contracts to build fusion industry capacity.
Is it still running?
It is delivering current projects and UKAEA says it will close in 2026.
What did it fund in 2026?
GBP 8.1 million to 14 organizations for shielding feasibility studies and fusion fuel-cycle scale-up.
Can I apply now?
No new calls are expected.
Who was eligible?
UK companies and universities, per competition.
What kinds of technology?
Shielding materials and hydrogen-isotope production and handling, among other fusion challenges.
Who leads it?
Lyndsey Mooring, Head of the Fusion Industry Programme at UKAEA.
Where can I find other UKAEA opportunities?
UKAEA's website lists its current programs and news.
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