Radiation effects induced by energetic particles in electronic and photonic components and systems are a critical concern for space, avionics, high-energy physics, nuclear energy, IT infrastructure and many other mission-critical applications. RADNEXT 2030 builds on the success of the H2020 RADNEXT project to establish a sustainable, transnational, and inter-disciplinary radiation testing and research infrastructure supporting both scientific excellence and industrial competitiveness in Europe.
The RADNEXT 2030 consortium brings together over 40 institutions from across Europe and beyond, including research laboratories, universities, space and nuclear agencies, and industrial stakeholders. It integrates more than 30 world-class irradiation facilities, covering heavy ions, protons, neutrons, and other beam types, along with digital tools, training resources, and best practices to support advanced radiation effects testing and qualification.
RADNEXT 2030’s main objectives are to (i) coordinate and provide high-quality transnational access to radiation facilities, (ii) foster harmonization, innovation, and sustainability in radiation effects testing, (iii) support European users and SMEs through training and tailored assistance, and (iv) position Europe as a global leader in radiation effects research and qualification.
RADNEXT 2030 will be crucial for CERN in two complementary ways. Firstly, it will enable access to CERN radiation effects researchers across multiple groups, departments and sectors to world-class radiation effects testing facilities. In fact, CERN has been the number one RADNEXT user, with more than 20 experiments completed. Secondly, the project will provide the necessary framework for radiation effects research access to CHARM and HEARTS@CERN, partially funded by the EU.
The 16th call is closed. Deadline for submission: 7th October 2026.
- More info about the project: https://radnext.eu/
- More info about the access: https://radnext.eu/transnational-access/call-for-proposals/