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. The EPICS framework (Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System), which […]

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. Diana Morant highlighted the WISER (Wind-tunnel for a Stellarator Reactor) […]

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. The EPRI delegation included Steve Chengelis, Vice President for Energy Supply Nuclear Development & […]

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. The aim of LIPAc, part of the IFMIF-EVEDA project, is to validate the […]

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. The award was presented by the Ambassador of Croatia to Spain, Nives Malenica, during a ceremony held in Madrid on 28 April. The event was attended by the […]

On 27 April, 4th-year secondary school students from Monaita School took part in the event “Accelerating the Future: Visit to IFMIF-DONES”, an activity included in the Talent Tour organised in Granada by the Fundación Princesa de Girona. The Talent Tour travels across different Spanish cities, offering unique experiences for young people, including workshops, talks, tools, […]

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. The specific contract CB01 is currently in its final stages of execution, while […]

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. – QUESTION (Q): What is your current position, and how did you get there (education and […]

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. The meeting served to strengthen the programme’s governance and accelerate the development of the future […]

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 […]