EURATOM – Nuclear Innovation Prize – 2021

Objectives

• To stimulate nuclear research in the EU to develop a stronger innovation and entrepreneurial culture in line with the Commission industrial strategy.
• There are two specific categories for this prize:
  • Nuclear Innovation Prize in safety of reactor systems.
  • Nuclear Innovation Prize in radioactive waste management.
• The first contest will be organised at the next Euratom Research and Training Conference(s) in Safety of Reactor Systems (FISA 2022) and Radioactive Waste Management (EURADWASTE’22).

Eligibility

• Researchers, research teams or innovators working for:
  • EU public and private organisations,
  • Companies established in EU Member States or in a third country associated to Euratom Programme.

• Nuclear Innovation Prize in safety of reactor systems:
  • 1^st Prize: 50 000 euro
  • 2^nd Prize: 30 000 euro
  • 3^rd Prize: 20 000 euro

• Nuclear Innovation Prize in radioactive waste management:
  • 1^st Prize: 50 000 euro
  • 2^nd Prize: 30 000 euro
  • 3^rd Prize: 20 000 euro