Industry of the Future
Nuclear technology strengthens industrial expertise, research capabilities, energy security, and technological sovereignty for Germany and Europe in the context of industrial transformation and decarbonization.
About Us
KernD represents Germany’s nuclear industry and leading-edge research at one of the world’s foremost high-tech locations. We connect industry, science, and policymakers across the entire nuclear value chain.
Members & Structure
Our members include leading technology companies, renowned research institutions, and pioneers shaping the industry of the future.
Our Mission
We represent the interests of a strategically important key industry that brings together energy and industrial policy, research, climate protection, and security of supply.
Values & Principles
We stand for fact-based debate, technological openness, and transparent dialogue with policymakers and the public.
Nuclear Energy
Germany is a high-tech industrial hub with outstanding research and expertise in nuclear energy. In addition to safety, decommissioning, and waste management, Germany is home to numerous suppliers supporting European and global partners in a growing international nuclear industry with products, technologies, and expertise.
Efficient Energy Generation
Reliable low-carbon energy - independent of weather conditions and time of day.
Economic Strength
Supports value creation, skilled jobs, and industrial competitiveness.
Environmentally Friendly
One of the lowest-emission forms of modern energy generation.
Global Relevance
Demand for nuclear technology and expertise is growing worldwide.
Nuclear Technology
Nuclear technology is far more than electricity generation. It makes essential contributions to medicine, environmental research, information technology, and materials science. Nuclear technology provides key building blocks for the industry of the future.
Nuclear Technology in Everyday Life
Driving progress in medicine, industry, research, and advanced technologies.
Energy for the Future
New reactor concepts complement a climate-friendly and reliable energy supply.
Safety as the Benchmark
Multi-layered protection systems and high standards define modern nuclear technology worldwide.
Research & Innovation
International research is advancing new technologies, applications, and future concepts.
Together for the Industry of the Future
Nuclear technology strengthens Europe’s industrial competitiveness, technological sovereignty, and research excellence. While many European countries are expanding their nuclear capacities and extending plant lifetimes, KernD represents the interests of German industry and research within a rapidly evolving European energy and technology landscape.
23,3 %
of electricity generation in the European Union comes from nuclear energy.
1,38 Mrd. €
invested by Europe through 2025 in research, safety, innovation, education, and new reactor technologies.
330 Mio. €
allocated by the EU for 2026-2027 research into fusion, SMRs, safety, and nuclear medicine.
70+
new reactors currently under construction worldwide.
Science & Education
Germany is home to internationally recognized nuclear research and education, as well as highly qualified experts across the entire nuclear value chain.
Talent Development
Excellent education and international collaboration prepare experts for medicine, safety, decommissioning, and advanced reactor technologies.
Research & Standards
German research institutions and industry contribute globally recognized expertise in safety, decommissioning, and waste management.
Research Partners
Leading universities and research institutions strengthen KernD through scientific expertise and professional exchange.
Innovation
From reactor safety to nuclear medicine: German research drives nuclear innovation worldwide.
Expertise from Science and Industry
Together with the Kerntechnische Gesellschaft e.V. and atw – International Journal for Nuclear Power, KernD promotes scientific exchange, professional development, and technical dialogue in the field of nuclear technology.
KernD
Network & Industry
KTG
Science & Professional Dialogue
atw
Knowledge & Background
News & Insights
These are the topics shaping the industry and the energy policy debate in Germany and across Europe.
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KernD is Germany’s leading competence network for nuclear technology, bringing together industry, research, and science across the entire nuclear value chain.
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