“The decommissioning of Sellafield - the NDA’s number
one priority programme - is one of the greatest scientific
and engineering challenges facing the UK.”
Adrian Simper, NDA Strategy and Technology Director
Delivered by
An event, idea or procedure that effects
a significant shift in the current way of
doing or thinking.
The decommissioning of the Sellafield site is anticipated to take over
100 years and cost in excess of £50bn.
Decommissioning of the site creates challenges never encountered before
and requires investment in innovative technologies, concepts and methods.
Innovus, working in collaboration with Sellafield Ltd., are inviting proposals
for ‘Game Changers’ - new ideas and technologies which can reduce costs,
reduce risk and make operations safer whilst accelerating the safe delivery
of decommissioning.
Game Changers could also be technologies and methods which are already
used in other industries which could be developed for use in the nuclear
sector.
Innovus, working in collaboration with Sellafield Ltd., have funding for
proposals to support development of these technologies.
The Game Changers scheme is open to anyone who can help make a tangible
impact on decommissioning - from individuals, universities, SMEs to larger
organisations; wherever they are located.
As of November 2016:
PUBLISHED
CHALLENGES
THE CHALLENGES
Nine Challenge Statements in different areas
of decommissioning are being prepared
by Innovus, each covering specific areas
of interest to Sellafield Ltd.
CHALLENGES AWAITING
SPECIFICATION
PLANT
CHARACTERISATION
PLANT
DISMANTLING
After publication of the Challenges, Innovus
are hosting a series of events covering specific
nuclear sector topics.
Bringing together industry leaders and experts, key
Challenges will be presented for SMEs, academia,
research and development organisations to consider.
To view the Challenges in further detail, visit
www.gamechangers.technology
MODELLING
and KNOWLEDGE
MANAGEMENT
POST
OPERATIONAL
CLEAN OUT
SURVEILLANCE
and MAINTENANCE
DECOMMISSIONING
INFRASTRUCTURE
DECONTAMINATION
You can also get latest updates by following
@InnovusUK on Twitter
Forthcoming Challenge Events
Waste Container Challenge - Nuclear AMRC,
Sheffield, 17 January, 2017
Industry 4.0 Event
- Manchester, Q1 2017
(keep checking www.innovus.org.uk for further event details)
WASTE
CHARACTERISATION
WASTE HANDLING
and STORAGE
THE GAME CHANGER PROCESS
There are six stages to the process with support, guidance
and feedback available throughout.
Applicants should define the problem, how they can provide
a solution and how the end user benefits.
Application form
completed at
www.innovus.org.uk
Applications reviewed
by NNL, Sellafield Ltd
and FIS360
Successful applicants
begin work on business
case, project plan
and poster
Business case and
‘pitch’ collaterals
completed
£5,000
payable to
applicant
Sellafield Ltd, NNL
and FIS360 review
business case
6
5
4
3
2
Successful ideas may
be invited to apply
for Innovus Proof of
Concept or Prototype
Development funding.
1
Constructive
feedback to
unsuccessful applicants
Access to Sellafield and
NNL experts + FIS360
commercialisation expertise
Other funding
opportunities may also
be investigated.
WE VALUE YOUR INPUT
The Innovus Game Changer Scheme is your chance to bring your ideas
and technologies to the UK’s largest decommissioning cluster.
We appreciate that even at early concept stage, your ideas and time has
a value; that’s why you will receive a £5,000 grant to articulate
your idea with support and access to FIS360 and NNL expertise and
staff at Sellafield Ltd.
If successful, additional Proof of Concept funding is available for further
development through the Innovus Nuclear Technology Innovation Fund,
also sponsored by Sellafield Ltd.
All intellectual property rights stay with the proposer: neither
Sellafield Ltd. nor Innovus have any IP rights over your ideas and a
non-disclosure agreement is provided, pre-signed, up front to this effect.
We want proposals which clearly articulate the innovative technology
development needed to meet Sellafield’s decommissioning Challenges.
ANY QUESTIONS?
Need to know more? Get in touch and we’d be
happy to answer any futher questions.
Do I need to have experience in the nuclear
industry to apply?
No, we want to reach out for innovation from all
sectors to bring a fresh perspective and new ways
to address our most pressing challenges.
When will I receive my £5,000 grant?
Assuming you are successful in being awarded
the funding, this will be paid upon delivery of an
acceptable promotional poster, business case and
project Gantt chart.
Is there a limit on the number of applications
I can submit?
No, you may make multiple applications to a
single Challenge or multiple applications to
multiple Challenges.
Do applications have to relate to specific Challenge
Statements?
No, all innovative technology development ideas
are eligible to apply to Innovus for support.
Whilst we will concentrate on ideas that solve the
Challenges in the published statements, innovations
in other areas are welcome.
Can I apply at any time?
Yes, Game Changers is open to applicants for
support at any time. An application form can be
downloaded from our website and submitted
by email to [email protected]
What happens to my idea if it isn’t taken forward?
We will always provide constructive feedback and,
where possible, steer you towards other avenues
where your concept may flourish. Ideas will also be
published on a monthly newsletter which is circulated
exclusively within Sellafield Ltd.
GET INVOLVED
Further detailed information about the Game Changers
initiative is available on the Innovus website at:
www.innovus.org.uk/nuclear/challenges
You can also contact Paul Knight, Project Lead, at:
Email. [email protected]
Telephone. 019467 88291
www.gamechangers.technology
Innovus
Dalton Cumbrian Facility, University of Manchester
Westlakes Science & Technology Park
Moor Row, Cumbria CA24 3HA
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