UKAEA Fusion Strategy 2026 to 2030
Summary
The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) published its first strategy since 2024 when UK Fusion Energy Ltd was established as a subsidiary. The strategy outlines how UKAEA's National Fusion Laboratory will deliver foundational research, technology, and innovation to support the UK fusion sector through world-leading expertise. UKAEA invites thoughts and ideas from partners in the UK and internationally on this new strategic approach.
What changed
UKAEA published its Fusion Strategy 2026 to 2030, marking its first strategic framework since the creation of UK Fusion Energy Ltd in 2024. The document establishes priorities for UKAEA's National Fusion Laboratory in foundational research, technology, and innovation to advance the UK fusion sector. The strategy does not impose compliance obligations but signals UKAEA's direction and invites collaboration from UK and international partners.
For industry stakeholders, research institutions, and potential collaborators in the fusion energy sector, this strategy provides insight into UKAEA's priorities and areas where partnership opportunities may arise. Parties interested in engaging with UKAEA's fusion research activities should contact communications@ukaea.uk. The strategy's publication alongside UKFE's first strategy indicates ongoing commercialisation efforts in the UK fusion sector.
What to do next
- Monitor for updates
- Contact communications@ukaea.uk for strategy inquiries
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UK Atomic Energy Authority strategy 2026 to 2030
The strategy sets out how UKAEA will deliver foundational research, technology and innovation to support the UK fusion sector through world-leading expertise.
From: UK Atomic Energy Authority and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Published 14 April 2026 Last updated 14 April 2026
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This document represents the first strategy for the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) since its subsidiary company UK Fusion Energy Ltd (UKFE) was set up in 2024 (as UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd) and the remainder of UKAEA’s fusion research activities were considered to constitute UKAEA’s National Fusion Laboratory. This strategy has been published alongside UKFE’s first strategy.
Global interest in fusion as a transformative source of low carbon, secure energy in the future continues to increase. In that context, UKAEA would welcome thoughts and ideas from partners in the UK and around the world on this new approach to its strategy.
Contact us about our strategy at: communications@ukaea.uk
Contents
- Fusion at a glance
- Our past
- Our present
- Our future: The strategy of UKAEA’s National Fusion Laboratory
- Your views
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Published 14 April 2026 Last updated 14 April 2026 show all updates
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14 April 2026
This is an updated strategy for 2026 to 2030.
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14 April 2026
First published.
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