Nuclear Hub UA: National Platform for Nuclear Energy Development Launched in Ukraine

On May 20, 2025, the Ukrainian Nuclear Society (UkrNS) and the Ukrainian Nuclear Forum Association (UNF) signed a memorandum establishing the expert and communication platform Nuclear Hub UA. This initiative aims to serve as an open space for interaction, knowledge exchange, analytics, and innovation development in the field of nuclear energy.

The memorandum was signed during a roundtable meeting attended by representatives of both organizations. It was signed by Ihor Dir, Director General of UNF, and Danylo Lavrenov, Executive Secretary of UkrNS. During the event, both parties emphasized the importance of uniting the professional community’s efforts to advance the nuclear sector in today’s challenging environment – particularly in light of the war in Ukraine, the need for post-war recovery, and the nation’s course toward decarbonization.

Nuclear Hub UA is not just an informational or analytical initiative. It is a long-term institutional project designed to bring together key industry players – including enterprises, engineering companies, research institutions, educational establishments, and potential investors—around shared goals of modernization, innovation, and enhancing the competitiveness of Ukraine’s nuclear energy sector.

The platform features a flexible, modular structure, enabling the creation of thematic directions aligned with specific technological vectors. Already announced are initiatives focusing on small modular reactors, hydrogen energy, and support for enterprises and engineering firms, under the brands Nuclear Hub.SMART, Nuclear Hub.H2, and Nuclear Hub.INDUSTRY, respectively.

According to the concept jointly developed by UkrNS and UNF, the platform will coordinate expert dialogue, support educational programs, produce joint analytical products, and promote advanced technologies and solutions – including through participation in international projects. A particular emphasis will be placed on youth engagement and building a new generation of professionals through webinars, open discussions, consultation sessions, and other initiatives.

Ihor Dir, Director General of UNF, commented on the signing:
“We understand that the development of the nuclear energy of the future requires synergy – between experts, industry, science, and youth. Nuclear Hub UA will be that point of convergence, enabling bold projects, attracting new players, and communicating to society the crucial role of nuclear energy in ensuring energy security and achieving climate neutrality.”

Danylo Lavrenov, Executive Secretary of UkrNS, emphasized:
“This is not just a platform – it’s a new tool for shaping modern nuclear policy in Ukraine. It should become a space where ideas are born, consensus is built, and high-quality expert products are developed and made accessible to both the industry and the broader stakeholder community. We are open to cooperation and invite everyone who sees a future in nuclear energy to join us.” The organizers are confident that Nuclear Hub UA will become a driver of meaningful change and unite the most active and influential representatives of Ukraine’s nuclear sector.