The UK's Nuclear Innovation Programme, with a £180 million investment from the government, aims to support the fission industry and advance research in nuclear technology from 2016 to 2021. The program focuses on securing capabilities, developing commercially viable technologies, reducing nuclear lifecycle costs, and fostering collaboration in low-carbon energy generation. Key initiatives include advanced materials, manufacturing techniques, and the development of new reactor designs to enhance the UK's role in global nuclear technology advancement.

1. BEIS Nuclear Innovation Programme
Dr Philip Rogers

2. Independent advice to Government
Advice
Guidance, strategic
direction, oversight
Advice

3. Nuclear Innovation Programme

4. Nuclear Innovation Programme
• £180M HMG intervention in nuclear 2016-2021
• The largest portion of the wider Energy Innovation Programme (£505M)
• First funding primarily to support fission industry for a generation.

5. 2020
2030
2050
A Long term vision
UK engaged in collaborative
design projects for new reactors
(Generation IV and SMR), building
on its existing and growing
design expertise.
Maturing R&D results in
deployment of new plant with
significant UK design content
and manufactured parts.
UK industry a significant partner in
the global deployment of Gen III+,
Gen IV and SMR technologies.
Drive for Decarbonisation and Net Zero

6. What is the Nuclear Innovation Programme trying to achieve?
Securing essential capability
and a future pipeline of
expertise
Developing commercially
exploitable technologies
Reducing costs of the nuclear
lifecycle
Leveraging
private sector
investment –
research areas
align with
industry needs
Enable the UK to engage
in national and
international
collaborations
Support the sector in ensuring nuclear can contribute to low carbon energy
generation and economic growth – Industrial Strategy and The Nuclear Sector Deal

9. AMM in the Nuclear Sector Deal
Nuclear Innovation Programme
• Advanced materials and
manufacturing

10. The Wider Advanced Manufacturing and Material
Programme
Phase1
AMM Theme 1 Advanced Joining - thin section welds Frazer-Nash
AMM Theme 1 Advanced Joining and Materials - MATTEAR Wood
AMM Theme 1 Nano-Structured Steels University of Sheffield
AMM Theme 2 Mechanisation - SIMPLE NAMRC
AMM Theme 3 Large Scale - INFORM NAMRC
AMM Theme 4 Pre-Fab Module Development Cammell Laird
AMM Theme 5 Codes and Standards Wood
Phase2A
Power Beam Welding
Hot Isostatic Pressing
High temperature codes and standards
Fuel testing facilities and modular construction

11. What is the Nuclear Innovation Programme trying to achieve?
Securing essential capability
and a future pipeline of
expertise
Developing commercially
exploitable technologies
Reducing costs of the nuclear
lifecycle
Leveraging
private sector
investment –
research areas
align with
industry needs
Enable the UK to engage
in national and
international
collaborations
Support the sector in ensuring nuclear can contribute to low carbon energy
generation and economic growth – Industrial Strategy and The Nuclear Sector Deal