Magnetic Measurements for A Fusion Power Plant
UKAEA is searching for innovators who have expertise in magnetic measurement systems that can operate in harsh environments in a fusion reactor, accelerating the development of a prototype fusion reactor plant and the UK’s transition to net zero. Through its STEP Launch Pad, UKAEA is looking to make strategic investments in technologies that can address this challenge and widen its supply chain.
Opportunity
Challenge opens
17/10/2022
Challenge closes
15/11/2022
Benefit
Through its STEP Launch Pad, UKAEA is looking to make strategic investments in technologies that can address this challenge and widen its supply chain. Successful applicants will be provided with technical input and steer from fusion experts and may be given access to follow-on funding through multiple mechanisms depending on the success and scope of their solution.
Background
The Innovation Exchange programme is working alongside UKAEA to identify solutions for magnetic measurement systems that can operate in harsh environments in a fusion reactor, accelerating the development of a prototype fusion reactor plant and the UK’s transition to net zero.
The UK is a world leader in the most promising fusion technologies with research capabilities across the technical challenges of fusion. This means that the UK is uniquely well-placed to lead the future commercialisation of this technology. The government has already committed over £400 million towards new UK fusion programmes.
The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is a UK government research organisation responsible for the development of fusion energy. UKAEA is currently developing a concept design for the STEP Prototype Reactor, targeting 2040, creating opportunities to invest in facilities and infrastructure to make the UK a global fusion industry hub.
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