1. THE ORGANISATION
With a budget of around €4 billion for the first ten years, the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and
the Development of Fusion Energy ('Fusion for Energy') will play a key role in realising fusion as a
possible future source of energy by providing the European contributions to the ITER International
fusion energy project, the Broader Approach Agreement with Japan as well as to prepare for
demonstration fusion reactors.
In its role as the Euratom Domestic Agency for ITER, 'Fusion for Energy' (F4E) will:
• Oversee preparation of the ITER project site in Cadarache, France;
• Provide in kind components, equipment, materials and other resources to ITER;
• Manage procurement arrangements with ITER ;
• Coordinate Euratom’s participation in the scientific exploitation of ITER;
• Provide for the implementation of R&D activities in support ITER;
• Provide Euratom’s financial contribution to ITER;
• Provide arrangements to make human resources available for ITER.
In its role as the Implementing Agency for the Broader Approach Agreement with Japan, the Joint
Undertaking will:
• Provide components, equipment and other resources for the Broader Approach;
• Coordinate Euratom’s participation in the Broader Approach implementation ;
• Provide for the implementation of associated R&D activities;
• Provide the Euratom financial contribution to the Broader Approach;
• Arrange to make human resources available for the Broader Approach.
In preparation for the construction of a demonstration fusion reactor (DEMO) and related facilities
including the International Fusion Materials Irradiation Facility (IFMIF), the Joint Undertaking will
implement a programme of research, development and design activities.
For further information about the structure and tasks of 'Fusion for Energy' please consult the website
at http://fusionforenergy.europa.eu
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