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Advanced Nuclear Technologies

Information about Advanced Nuclear Technologies, previously known as Small Modular Reactors.

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From:
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Published:
7 December 2017
Last updated:
14 September 2026
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  1. The department is not currently assessing any applications against the GDA Entry criteria.

  2. Added a list of requesting parties whose applications are being assessed against the GDA Entry criteria.

  3. Link to Advanced Nuclear Framework added.

  4. Added note of new application being assessed against the GDA Entry criteria.

  5. Updated the public register of requesting parties whose applications are being assessed against the GDA Entry criteria.

  6. All recent GDA entry applications have been assessed.

  7. All recent GDA entry applications have been assessed.

  8. Added list of companies whose GDA Entry applications we are currently assessing.

  9. The department is assessing Last Energy UK’s GDA Entry application in accordance with the GDA Entry Guidance.

  10. High Temperature Gas Reactors (HTGRs) confirmed as the technology of focus for the AMR demonstration programme and up to £210 million announced for Rolls-Royce SMR.

  11. We are opening the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) to Advanced Nuclear Technologies. Guidance on how to apply has been published.

  12. Updated with launch of 10 point plan.

  13. Links to winning AMM/AMR projects and new AMR report added.

  14. Further info on previously announced Nuclear Innovation Programme and Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund advanced nuclear initiatives.

  15. General update reflecting Energy Update 22 July 2019.

  16. Added information about: Market and Technical Assessment of Micro Nuclear Reactors.

  17. Generic Design Assessment (GDA) process for Small Reactors now open to expressions of interest.

  18. Notice of a Generic Design Assessment workshop. To express an interest, please email smrteam@beis.gov.uk.

  19. Updated to reflect publication of the independent report by the Expert Finance Working Group on Small Reactors.

  20. Expert Finance Working Group on Small Reactors set up - details published

  21. First published.

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The advanced nuclear sector has the potential to play an important part in the UK’s energy security, building on our existing economic strengths and competitive advantages in nuclear whilst shaping new advanced nuclear markets and contributing to net zero.

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