IFMIF-DONES participated in the Swedish Big Science Forum 2026, held on 11–12 March 2026 in Lund (Sweden). The forum is one of the main meeting points for the Swedish ecosystem of large-scale scientific infrastructures, Big Science industry, and fusion energy. The project was represented by José Aguilar Medina, Head of the Executive Office at IFMIF-DONES, […]

Representatives from 70 companies worldwide took part in the meeting “Fusion Europe & DONES” on 10 March, held at the Granada Chamber of Commerce. The event was organised by Fusion Europe in collaboration with Fusion Energy, Ineustar, the Industry Office, and IFMIF-DONES. During the session, speakers included Moisés Weber, Interim Director of IFMIF-DONES; Philippe Cara, […]

On 5 March 2026, the Quinta Alegre Palace in Granada hosted the Kick-off Meeting (KoM) of the Framework Agreement for the Design and Construction Services (AMDO) of the IFMIF-DONES scientific-technological infrastructure. This milestone marks the official start of a new and decisive phase in the development of the project, paving the way for the materialisation […]

Today we speak with Kristina Tomić, who works at the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI). RBI is Croatia’s official implementing agency for the DONES project. Together with the Institute of Physics and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Shipbuilding, it forms part of the DONES.HR consortium, which is working intensively on Croatia’s contribution to sustainable fusion […]

The recent visit of the management team from Hospital Universitario Clínico San Cecilio of Granada to the IFMIF-DONES facilities marks a significant milestone in strengthening ties between the healthcare sector and one of the most relevant international scientific and technological infrastructures. The meeting provided an opportunity to share visions, capabilities, and common challenges, laying the […]

IFMIF-DONES’ participation in Transfiere 2026 reaffirmed its strong positioning within the R&D&I ecosystem of Andalusia, Spain, and Europe. From 24 to 26 February, we actively participated in this key meeting to continue building alliances, advancing fusion technology, and bringing research closer to society and the productive sector. The Industry Office and Ineustar teams accompanied us […]

IFMIF-DONES continues to consolidate its role as a key facility for the development of future fusion energy. Its ability to reproduce the effects of neutron radiation on advanced materials is essential for qualifying components for next-generation fusion reactors. In this context, the researchers F. Mota, MI. Ortiz, F. Arranz, B. Brañas and D. Rapisarda have […]

A delegation from the Chamber of Commerce of Seville visited us on 20 February with the aim of developing a protocol of best practices for public–private collaboration in Granada and showcasing projects and initiatives of strategic value for Andalusia that could be adopted by the Seville chamber organization. At IFMIF-DONES, we maintain an ongoing relationship […]

The Head of the Safety Department at IFMIF-DONES, Claudio Torregrosa, participated in the “EU Fusion Safety and Regulation” seminar, held at the headquarters of Fusion for Energy and organised by Clean Air Task Force in collaboration with DONES Xcitech School. His presentation focused on the radiological safety approach of IFMIF-DONES and its safety design criteria, […]

Today, February 11, International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we present today’s interview with Pilar Gil, Head of the Science Department at Safran. Pilar plays a key role within the company, where she is deeply involved in developing cutting-edge technologies for the IFMIF-DONES project, one of the most ambitious scientific and technological initiatives […]