Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) Research, Development and Demonstration Programme: Phase B competition (closed to applications)
Up to £55 million is available through the second phase of the RD&D programme to support the development and demonstration of High Temperature Gas Reactor (HTGR) technology in the UK.
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Update: 18 July 2023
We have published the list of Phase B successful organisations.
The AMR RD&D programme aims to demonstrate High Temperature Gas Reactor (HTGR) technology by the early 2030s, in time for any potential commercial AMRs to support net zero by 2050.
This HTGR demonstration, which will be sited in the UK, should be shaped by end-user requirements, and should incentivise private investment in HTGRs by removing technical risk. It should have innovation at the centre of its design, build, and application.
A matched grant award will fund up to 2 successful projects, to a maximum government contribution of up to £27.5 million each, to develop detailed FEED+ studies to bring the UK closer to a HTGR demonstration by the early 2030s.
Eligibility and assessment criteria
Phase B of this programme was open to all. You did not have to have applied to, or been successful in, Phase A. The full eligibility criteria for this funding are set out in section 9 of the guidance notes.
The full assessment criteria are set out in section 10 of the guidance notes.
Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) Knowledge Capture Project
Separately the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is providing up to £4 million funding for the Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) Knowledge Capture Project, as a complementary project to the AMR Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) programme.
The project seeks to facilitate knowledge capture and sharing to reduce the time, risk, and cost of AMR RD&D programme delivery, and provide UK organisations with valuable knowledge to leverage against international funding:
- if you have questions about the Knowledge Capture Project, get in touch via the messaging area on the Jaggaer platform
- registration of interest in submitting a tender was 28 February 2023
Background
The AMR RD&D programme is part of the £385 million Advanced Nuclear Fund, and is aligned with the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP) which aims to accelerate the commercialisation of innovative clean energy technologies and processes through the 2020s and 2030s.
To support Phase B, the department will provide up to £5 million funding to the UK nuclear regulators, the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and the Environment Agency (EA), to provide the successful projects with early engagement in order to support and inform the development of the technologies.
Last updated 18 July 2023 + show all updates
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We have added a link to the list of Phase B successful organisations.
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We have extended the deadline for applications to be submitted to 31 March 2023.
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Clarification questions added.
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Added presentation from information event.
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Information event confirmed for 20 January 2023 at 10am, and registration link now available. Register for the event by Thursday 12 January 2023.
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First published.