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The Escúzar Town Council granted the building permit to the IFMIF-DONES Spain Consortium, marking a key milestone that will enable construction work on the international scientific infrastructure to begin this summer at its designated site.
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The DONES Programme strengthens its governance following the meeting of its Steering Committee in Japan
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The DONES Programme has taken a decisive step towards institutional and technical maturity. The DONES Steering Committee held a strategic meeting in Misawa, Japan, attended by representatives from 14 countries, as well as delegates from the European Commission and EUROfusion.
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IFMIF-DONES and the Netherlands explore new avenues for collaboration in Granada
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On 2 June 2026, the Palacio de Quinta Alegre in Granada hosted the “Workshop Netherlands-DONES”, an institutional and technical meeting between representatives from the Netherlands and the DONES Programme, aimed at reviewing the current status of the project and exploring potential collaboration opportunities.
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IFMIF-DONES welcomes a visit from the Institute of Plasma Physics of China (ASIPP)
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The third Procurement Arrangement (PA) of the DONES Programme signed for the construction of the Test Cell
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Last Friday, 26 June, the third Procurement Arrangement (PA) of the DONES Programme was signed, corresponding to the Test Cell, one of the most relevant systems of the future IFMIF-DONES facility.
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IFMIF-DONES PLM Framework Agreement progresses as planned with new contracts underway
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The Framework Agreement for the procurement of software licenses and services for the design, implementation, configuration, and upgrading of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system at IFMIF-DONES is progressing very positively, consolidating its role as a key element in the project’s digital and organizational transformation.
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IFMIF-DONES successfully completes the Preliminary Design Review of Buildings 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3
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IFMIF-DONES successfully held on 20–21 May 2026 the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for Buildings 3.1 (Layout and Site Infrastructure), 3.2 (Main Building), and 3.3 (Auxiliary Buildings), marking a key milestone in the project’s progression towards the Final Design phase.
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IFMIF-DONES safety systems progress through its Framework Agreement
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The Framework Agreement for consultancy services and support in the design and implementation of IFMIF-DONES safety systems continues to make strong progress, consolidating its role as a key element in the safe and orderly development of the project’s scientific and technological infrastructure.
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IFMIF-DONES and ESS strengthen their technological partnership following a visit to Granada
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On April 27–28, a delegation from the European Spallation Source (ESS) visited the IFMIF-DONES facilities in Escúzar (Granada) to reinforce technical cooperation between the two infrastructures and advance the identification of specific areas for collaboration.
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The convergence of IFMIF-DONES and WISER will strengthen Spain’s leadership in fusion energy
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The Minister of Science, Innovation and Universities, Diana Morant, announced on 30 April the launch of the WISER project during the presentation of the new National Deep Tech Strategy Spain, an initiative involving 13 ministries aimed at transforming the country’s scientific potential into technological leadership.
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Europe and Japan reach full accelerator configuration at LIPAc
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The Linear IFMIF Prototype Accelerator (LIPAc) is set to break new ground in fusion. After its latest and most delicate upgrade, the machine has reached its full configuration and is ready to enter a new phase of commissioning towards unprecedented performance levels.
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IFMIF-DONES and CSN strengthen the regulatory and licensing framework guiding the future of the fusion energy
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The Nuclear Safety Council (CSN) has held a new session of its liaison committee with representatives of the IFMIF-DONES España Consortium, the scientific infrastructure currently under development in the municipality of Escúzar (Granada) for the research and validation of materials for future nuclear fusion reactors.
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Strong institutional support reaffirmed at a new meeting of the IFMIF-DONES Local Forum
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The IFMIF-DONES project further consolidated its institutional backing during the 4th IFMIF-DONES Local Forum, held at the Palacio de Quinta Alegre with the participation of key public administrations, social agents, and entities from Granada’s economic and scientific ecosystem.
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The 4th I+DONES Forum showcases projects with a potential economic value of €2 billion
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Public entities and institutions participating in the 4th I+DONES Forum have presented projects with a potential value exceeding €2 billion, which will be tendered in the coming years and will be accessible to companies linked to the science industry in Spain. The event took place on 14 and 15 June at the Granada Chamber of Commerce.
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San Cecilio Clinical Hospital and IFMIF-DONES establish a framework for collaboration in knowledge transfer
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The San Cecilio University Clinical Hospital and the IFMIF-DONES España Consortium, responsible for the particle accelerator currently under construction in Escúzar (Granada), have signed a general protocol of action to develop lines of collaboration in areas of shared interest related to scientific and technological innovation, healthcare, engineering, and knowledge transfer.
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IFMIF-DONES strengthens its positioning in the health sector at Galicia Biodays 2026
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The Head of Executive Office of the DONES Programme, José Aguilar, participated on 6–7 May in the third edition of Galicia Biodays, held in Vigo, one of the leading events in Europe in the field of biotechnology and life sciences.
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IFMIF-DONES joins the FUSE, platform of the IAEA
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IFMIF-DONES Hosts EPRI Delegation to Strengthen Dialogue on Fusion Energy Development
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On 30 April 2026, IFMIF-DONES welcomed a delegation from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) to its facilities in Escúzar (Granada, Spain). The visit provided an opportunity to exchange views on the development of fusion energy and to explore potential areas of collaboration between both organisations.
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Granada hosts the closing of the Workshop on Management of Consortia and Singular Scientific-Technical Infrastructures
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From 6 to 8 May, Granada hosted the Workshop on Management of Consortia and Singular Scientific-Technical Infrastructures, a technical and institutional meeting that brought together representatives from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, as well as managers and administrative teams from various consortia and singular scientific-technical infrastructures within the Spanish R&D&I system.
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An IFMIF-DONES delegation participates in IPAC 2026
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The IFMIF-DONES España Consortium took part in the International Particle Accelerator Conference 2026, held in Deauville (France) from May 17 to 22. This event is the leading global conference on particle accelerators, bringing together more than 1,400 experts from scientific institutions, international laboratories, and technology companies.
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IFMIF-DONES participates in the EPICS 2026 international meeting to advance its control systems
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The EPICS Spring 2026 Collaboration Meeting, held from 20 to 24 April at Université Paris-Saclay (France), was attended by Lucas Maindive, a member of the Control Systems Engineering Section at IFMIF-DONES. The international event brought together leading experts in control systems for large-scale scientific infrastructures.
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An IFMIF-DONES delegation takes part in the international SLHiPP-12 forum
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The international scientific community specialising in particle accelerators gathered at the 12th edition of the SLHiPP-12 forum (Superconducting Linacs for High Power Proton Beams), a leading event focused on the development of superconducting linear accelerators for high-power proton beams.
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IFMIF-DONES takes part in the international conference COSIRES 2026
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IFMIF-DONES, at the ISPIM 2026 Innovation Conference
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Visit from the Andalucía Aerospace Cluster
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A delegation from Andalucía Aerospace cluster visited our facilities as part of an initiative coordinated by the Industry Office. The main objective of the meeting was to assess the capabilities of the regional aerospace industry and identify key challenges related to IFMIF-DONES.
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IFMIF-DONES hosts a workshop on the potential of quantum computing applied to fusion
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On 28 May 2026, a workshop dedicated to exploring the potential of quantum technologies in the field of fusion energy was held in Granada. The event was organised by the Agencia Digital de Andalucía (ADA), IBM and Ayesa. IFMIF-DONES was pleased to host the meeting at the Palacio de Quinta Alegre, providing an ideal setting for knowledge exchange between experts in digital technologies and the research community.
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Málaga and Cádiz host presentations on IFMIF-DONES industrial opportunities
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DONES Xcitech School 2026 successfully concludes
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The 4th DONES Xcitech School, organised by IFMIF-DONES and the University of Granada, with the collaboration of the Industry Office, has successfully concluded. From June 8 to 12, more than 70 participants, experts, and speakers from countries including Spain, Croatia, the United States, Ireland, France, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, and Morocco gathered at the Palacio de Quinta Alegre (Granada) to share knowledge, experiences, and new opportunities for collaboration in the fields of large scientific infrastructures, artificial intelligence, and fusion technologies.
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Croatia awards Ángel Ibarra for his contribution to IFMIF-DONES
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Croatia has honoured Ángel Ibarra with the Danica Hrvatska Medal, featuring the effigy of Ruđer Bošković, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the development of IFMIF-DONES.
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WOMEN IN DONES
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Loreto Valenzuela, honoured at the 6th Granada Awards for Female Entrepreneurship and Leadership
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Loreto Valenzuela Gutiérrez, engineer and scientist at IFMIF-DONES España Consortium, has received the Special Mention from the Andalusian Women Leaders Forum during the 6th Granada Awards for Female Entrepreneurship and Leadership ceremony, held yesterday in Motril and organised by the Motril City Council, Combo Comunicación and the Association of Municipalities of the Costa Tropical.
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‘Women in DONES’ entrevista a… Eszter Kantor (Proxima Fusion)
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This interview is with Eszter Kantor from Proxima Fusion, a European fusion energy company. She shares her career journey, her experience as a woman working in the energy sector, and her perspective on why fusion matters for our future.
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DISSEMINATION
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University of Granada Contemporary Culture Centre hosts a lecture by Moisés Weber
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The interim director of the IFMIF-DONES España Consortium, Moisés Weber, delivered on 6 May the lecture titled “The IFMIF-DONES project, key to fusion energy”, an outreach-focused talk highlighting the potential of this major scientific infrastructure.
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“We have managed to make Granada aware of the particle accelerator”
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Former director of the IFMIF-DONES España Consortium, Ángel Ibarra, returned to Granada after his retirement to receive the 8th Time Traveller Award granted by the Gravite Festival. A large delegation from the IFMIF-DONES team, led by Interim Director Moisés Weber and Head of the Executive Office José Aguilar, accompanied Ibarra during the ceremony held at Granada City Hall.
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The Talent Tour, organised by the Fundación Princesa de Girona, stops at IFMIF-DONES
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High schools and a reading club visit our facilities
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New groups have continued visiting our facilities in Escúzar. In recent weeks, we have welcomed students from IES Padre Manjón and IES Trevenque, both based in Granada. We also hosted a session of the reading club “Science Tells Its Story”.
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