The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) is a leader in research, development and innovation. The CEA mission statement has two main objectives: To become the leading technological research organization in Europe and to ensure that the nuclear deterrent remains effective in the future.

The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) is a key player in research, development and innovation in four main areas: defence and security, nuclear energy (fission and fusion), technological research for industry, fundamental research in the physical sciences and life sciences.​

CEA is active internationally in a variety of areas: scientific and technical cooperation, sovereign missions, support for French nuclear industry and European community. The CEA has positioned itself as a key player in building the European research area through its involvement and recognition in numerous European research initiatives and bodies. The CEA provides the public authorities and the industry with the expertise and innovation needed to develop improved nuclear power generation systems.

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