Project description
Building a competitive and collaborative European Fusion Partnership
Fusion energy holds the promise of providing abundant, clean, and efficient energy. However, most nuclear fusion technologies are still in development or testing and are not yet ready for commercial use. The EU-funded GO4FUSION project aims to lay the groundwork for a competitive and durable collaborative European fusion energy community and a future public-private partnership (PPP). GO4FUSION will support the growth of the European fusion industry, protect the intellectual property of innovators and innovations and foster safe and efficient technology transfer within the sector. It will also establish a representative association for related organisations, plan for current and future R&D and prepare for the PPP.
Objective
The GO4FUSION project will lay the groundwork for a strong, collaborative European fusion energy community, preparing for the future establishment of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP). This PPP will facilitate funding for industrial and R&D activities. Key objectives include consolidating the European Fusion Stakeholder Platform (EFSP), creating an industry-led association representing European fusion industries and research organizations, and developing a Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) to shape short, medium and long-term R&D in fusion. Additionally, GO4FUSION will explore the creation of a trade association to support the growth of the European fusion industry through advocacy, networking, and education. The project will also address intellectual property management and technology transfer, ensuring European innovations in the fusion sector are protected and effectively exploited. The future PPP must ensure the successful takeoff of fusion technology and support the accelerated advancement of research and innovation in this sector. This project will help enhance the visibility of fusion technology in Europe, targeting policymakers, citizens, industry, and researchers. The consortium will include major actors from the current fusion community, led by ENEA, the Italian agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development innovation. Major research institutes from France, Germany, Italy, and Spain will complement the consortium, alongside key industrial players. This consortium is well-suited to building the fusion community in Europe and possesses the necessary knowledge and network to engage the entire fusion value chain, driving the establishment of the future partnership and fostering Europe’s strategic autonomy and competitiveness for the future commercial deployment of fusion energy.
Keywords
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Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
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EURATOM2027 - Euratom Research and Training Programme (EURATOM)
MAIN PROGRAMME
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EURATOM.1.3 - Foster the development of fusion energy and contribute to the implementation of the European fusion roadmap
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Topic(s)
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Funding Scheme
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Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
EURATOM-CSA - EURATOM Coordination and Support Actions
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Call for proposal
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-EURATOM-2024-NRT-01
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00196 Roma
Italy
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