Innovation mission France: nuclear technologies

The Netherlands aims to make electricity production CO₂-neutral by 2035 at the latest. Nuclear energy can make an essential contribution to achieving this goal. The government is preparing for the construction of 4 nuclear power plants. The option for small modular reactors (SMRs) is also being considered. For these ambitions, international cooperation is crucial, particularly in acquiring knowledge and expertise regarding nuclear reactor and fuel cycle technology, materials, the fuel cycle, radiation protection, safety, perception, communication, and public support. Additionally, international collaboration is essential for developing and strengthening the Dutch and European nuclear value chain.

Why participate?

This innovation mission will introduce Dutch stakeholders to the French nuclear ecosystem and its strengths, constraints, and challenges. This will allow Dutch stakeholders to explore cooperation opportunities and build and strengthen their networks in France. Topics include research and innovation in the fields of:

• nuclear reactor and fuel technologies, including SMRs;
• radiation protection;
• nuclear fuels;
• radioactive waste processing and storage.

For whom?

The mission targets, among others, researchers, business developers, and managers of companies and knowledge institutions engaged in research and innovation in nuclear technologies.

Provisional programme 

The mission program is still being developed. We are organizing visits to government and knowledge institutions and companies. Possible components of the program include visits to:

• a nuclear power plant ;
• representatives of the manufacturing industry;
• knowledge institutions;
• a company that manages and processes waste.

In addition to these program items, we will do our best to consider further suggestions from the participants into account. 

Costs

The costs for participation in the innovation mission are € 250, excluding VAT per person. This includes:

• participation in the collective programme;
• transfers to and from programme components;
• lunch and dinners, if mentioned in the programme. 

Participation excludes:

• travel and accommodation costs;
• all individual costs, such as personal transfers, lunches and dinners outside the programme.

Registration

Would you like to participate in this innovation mission? If so, please register by Friday 11 April 2025, using the online application form.

More information

Do you have any questions about the innovation mission? Please contact:

• Tong Jiang, tong.jiang@rvo.nl
• Or send an e-mail to innovatiemissies@rvo.nl

Background information about France