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Nuclear Power Industry R&D Program

Nuclear Power Industry R&D

Funds Korean nuclear innovators in safety and engineering pathways to deployment.

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The Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP) issues annual competitive R&D grant calls for nuclear energy technology under the authority of Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). KETEP was established in 2009 under Article 13 of the Energy Act and managed approximately USD $826 million in innovative energy R&D funding in 2025. The Nuclear Power Industry…

Nuclear power technology R&D including next-generation reactors, safety systems, equipment localisation, decommissioning, and radioactive waste and spent-fuel management in South Korea.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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