Our Members – South West Nuclear Hub

Integral to achieving our vision is collaboration. This is driven by a membership structure that forges a productive alliance between academic and industrial institutions and actively pursues a long-term research and innovation pipeline. This page showcases our current members who make up our research and innovation alliance. Find out how to become a member

Academic Members

The South West nuclear industry is a premier destination for investment, innovation and growth. By joining our network your organisation can engage in active research, innovation, teaching or engagement projects with us.

Bangor University

The University of Bristol

The Bristol Robotics Laboratory

The University of Oxford

The University of Southampton

UWE Bristol

Applied Research Members

Cavendish Nuclear is the UK's leading nuclear services company, licensed to operate 13 nuclear sites and delivering across the entire nuclear life cycle of new build, operations and decommissioning.	Cefas (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) is an executive agency of Defra (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs). Cefas have extensive experience in environmental radiological assessment, successfully providing dose assessment capability, consultancy, research and development, training and modelling products to government and others.
EDF is the UK's largest producer of low-carbon electricity, operating the UK's current nuclear fleet, and developing a nuclear new build plant at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.	IDOM is an independent firm providing Consulting, Engineering and Architecture professional services. It has significant nuclear sector experience dating back to the early nuclear generation projects in Spain in the late 1970s and 80s.
The Institute of Applied Sciences and Simulation for Low Carbon Energy (ISAS), part of the CEA’s Directorate of Energy (DES). The CEA is a stakeholder in a national alliance of universities and industry partners, with research outputs in four key areas. The CEA is committed to development and innovation in low carbon energies, including historic contributions to nuclear research.	Amentum is dedicated to bringing advanced engineering and technology solutions to the most significant challenges in science, security and sustainability
Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) is responsible for safely decommissioning the first generation nuclear and research sites across the UK. NRS works with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.	Mirion Technologies are dedicated to providing and innovating radiation safety technologies and solutions with leading industry partners. Their work spans nuclear power, SMRs, space, mining and more, utilising years of experience and knowledge.
Today, nuclear energy is part of the solution to the deep challenges of energy independence, national security and net zero. Government owned but operationally independent, UK National Nuclear Laboratory are here to help solve some of these challenges and, in doing so, deliver on their long-held purpose of nuclear science to benefit society.	NPL is the UK’s National Measurement Institute, providing the measurement capability that underpins the UK’s prosperity and quality of life. In the Energy and Environment sector, NPL plays a key role in enabling climate action with impact through the delivery of accurate, reliable data that supports climate decision making and enables low carbon innovation.
Applied Research (AR) Membership is for companies and institutions with an interest in nuclear energy development, deployment and support throughout the lifecycle, including the supporting supply chains. AR membership is also for those with an active collaboration with the Hub, e.g. active research, innovation, teaching or engagement projects.

Innovation Network Members

Ada Mode is an industrial AI & advanced data science company. They make industrial plants, energy networks and manufacturing systems greener, safer & more efficient through artificial intelligence, data science, engineering expertise and design thinking.

Switzerland-based material testing experts Alemnis are specialists in the development, manufacturing and integration of customised instruments and tools for nanomechanical and micromechanical testing. Alemnis solutions can be applied in a wide variety of testing domains, including high/low temperature and specific testing of radioactive materials in hot labs and other nuclear environments.

Apollo are a UK based consultancy delivering sustainable solutions for the energy sector, working with technology start-ups through to huge established projects such as Hinkley Point C. With an emphasis on supporting the transition to a Net Zero future, Apollo strive for safe and responsible engineering solutions which cover nuclear, offshore renewables and hydrogen and carbon capture projects.

Astral Systems fusion technology has invented and demonstrated the first of its kind multi-state fusion device, enabling orders of magnitude improved fusion rates on a reactor architecture that embodies a quarter century of engineering design.

Arkenlight, formed in 2020, is the natural progression of the ASPIRE diamond group housed at the University of Bristol. Our radiovoltaic technology was developed by Professors Tom Scott and Neil Fox and their world class team of energy and diamond material scientists.

CFMS is an independent digital engineering consultancy providing technical expertise to help develop more effective engineering solutions across industrial sectors critical to the UK economy.

EFINOR Ltd, established in Bristol in 2017, is the UK subsidiary of EFINOR Group. EFINOR group is a French company made up of a combination of three business units: Engineering, Manufacturing and Support, all involved in metal working and design.

Global Nuclear Security Partners (GNSP) is a management consultancy specialising in nuclear security and resilience. With over 50 years intelligence and security experience in the UK Government, British Armed Forces and private sector, GNSP has worked across the civil and defence nuclear sectors and in nearly all parts of the nuclear fuel cycle.

Hamamatsu Photonics (GNSP) established 1953.

ImiTec is a University of Bristol spin-out Company formed in 2014, which specialises in the development and manufacture of novel methods for detecting, characterising and mapping radiation.

Inductosense is a Bristol-based company originating from the Ultrasonics and Non-Destructive Testing Group in the University of Bristol. It has had its sensors deployed in volume across the globe in various industrial environments.

Kinectrics UK develops innovative solutions for the global electricity and medical industries, helping to empower a sustainable future.

MPH Global is a renowned leading technical recruitment services provider specialised in delivering complex energy transition projects with 35+ years of global experience.

Norton Straw is a specialist consultancy working in complex engineering and technology, the company is managed by a team with proven experience operating successful international consulting companies.

Numerga Ltd. is a boutique consultancy, with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the UK nuclear sector, across legal, strategy planning, commercial and supply chain activities.

NuclearJobs is a recruitment job board specific to the nuclear industry, and it aims to provide amongst the very best online recruitment experience. Its site is designed to offer the quickest routes for both applying for jobs, and for posting job requirements.

PA Consulting combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies, delivering end-to-end innovation.

Sensor Driven aims to protect critical infrastructure using ultra long life sensors, developing waste monitoring and flood monitoring solutions for nuclear operators and water management companies.

Symetrica Security Ltd. is a specialist radiation detector manufacturer & integrated solution provider. Their solutions detect threats and solve daily challenges, including civil nuclear security exit screening and the integration of x-ray and radiation detection data.

Tractebel Engie connect strategy, design, engineering and project management to help companies and public authorities create positive impact towards a sustainable world.

Veolia are the UK leader in resource management, providing a comprehensive range of waste, water and energy management services designed to build The Circular Economy and protect the environment.

The Water Jetting Training Academy Ltd (WJTA) is a member of the ASL Group Ltd. The ASL Group Ltd is a long established and growing collection of companies with a history of providing solutions into the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Utilities, Marine, Power Generation, Nuclear & Haulage Industries. They provide a complete Spade to Spade solution to clients, both in the UK and Middle East, through wholly owned operations in both regions. Having an integrated R&D and Training function (along with manufacturing, site services and haulage offerings) makes for a uniquely rounded approach to problem solving and solution provisions to all of their clients.