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UK Japan Civil Nuclear Research Programme 2026
Executive Summary
This grant targets joint UK-Japan research partnerships focused on solving complex decommissioning challenges at Fukushima and Sellafield, specifically prioritizing fuel debris removal and environmental safety technologies.
Expected Launch
June 2026
Funding Body
Innovate UK
Eligible Applicants
SME, Large, RTO, Academic
Funding Available & Project Rates
£1 million total fund with a maximum award of £560,000 per project.
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Target Sectors
clean energyadvanced manufacturingnet zero
Technology Scope
nuclear decommissioningroboticsremote handlingenvironmental remediationfuel debris removalradiation monitoring
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Competition Scope & Overview
A funding opportunity in collaboration with Japan for research applications with joint project leads relating to the removal of fuel debris and environmental safety around reactor core decommissioning of Fukushima and Sellafield’s decommissioning challenges.