UKAEA unveils 2026 to 2030 fusion roadmap
UK’s national fusion laboratory charts a clear mission and targets progress towards fusion energy and generating economic benefits for the UK.
14 April 2026
The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) Group has launched its 2026 to 2030 organisational strategy for UKAEA’s national fusion laboratory, building directly on the UK Government’s Fusion strategy launched last month and aligning with the strategy of UKAEA Group’s subsidiary company, UK Fusion Energy Ltd, also published today.
The strategy sets out the national laboratory’s role to deliver foundational research, technology and innovation in support of the UK fusion sector through world-leading expertise and capability.
The UKAEA strategy outlines objectives for 2030, including:
- supporting UK Fusion Energy Ltd to complete a detailed design of the STEP Fusion prototype power plant
- increasing the number of UK companies delivering fusion products and services around the world
- completing new internationally leading research facilities at Culham Campus in Oxfordshire
- growing a new generation of fusion scientists, engineers, and technical experts