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Exploring a better tomorrow

We are constantly exploring. And have been since 1952. Driven by our passion for nuclear technology and empowered by our unique infrastructure. SCK CEN explores the limits of the possible. In this way, we continuously expand our knowledge in various nuclear fields. But no matter how many directions we explore, we always have the same goal in mind: developing innovative nuclear applications for a better world. Why? Because we are convinced that we can make a gigantic difference with one of the smallest elements on Earth – the atom. Both now and in the future. For people and nature. Read on and you will discover exactly how we do it.

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Check out our vacancies.

Engineer, account manager, technician or researcher? Come work at SCK CEN and join a team of pioneers. Every day we go for our goals and increase our nuclear expertise – driven by a tireless ambition to provide solutions to societal challenges.

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Learn about the SCK CEN Academy.

You are young and you want to do something. Or in your case: you are a student and strive for a better future, where everyone feels safe. The SCK CEN Academy offers a wide range of nuclear training courses, internships and learning opportunities for all future thinkers.

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Engage SCK CEN as a partner that stands by your side.

SCK CEN has more than 70 years of experience in research on nuclear applications. With that expertise, we can guide and support your organisation in various radioactive issues.

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From VENUS to LEANDREA: building on years of research

The European EU-SMR-LFR programme aims to shorten the traditionally long timelines associated with nuclear projects by involving nuclear regulators from the very beginning of the reactor development process. To that end, an international pre-licensing programme has been underway since 2025, enabling the consortium to engage early with regulators and align on expectations and safety requirements.

As part of this programme, experts from FANC, CNCAN and the IAEA recently visited several SCK CEN facilities. During the visit, they were also introduced to another key asset for LEANDREA: the VENUS zero-power reactor, a unique research infrastructure that SCK CEN has been using since 2011 to conduct experiments on fast reactor systems.

This head start in terms of both expertise and infrastructure, combined with the early engagement of nuclear regulators through the pre-licensing process, is expected to help accelerate the development of LEANDREA.

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Innovative nuclear systems

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Radiation protection

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Nuclear knowledge

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