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The Junta de Andalucía is investing €219.95 million in two nuclear fusion projects: the Ifmif-Dones particle accelerator in Escúzar and the Tokamak Smart reactor at the University of Seville. The funding, primarily from the Feder Andalucía 2021-2027 program, aims to establish Andalucía as a global leader in nuclear fusion, generating clean energy, knowledge, and job opportunities.

The Ifmif-Dones accelerator will receive €211.95 million and is designed to test materials for future fusion power plants, with a projected timeline of 30 years, including a 10-year construction phase. The operational phase is planned from 2035 to 2055.

The Tokamak project will receive €8 million and aims to create a spherical Tokamak for controlled nuclear fusion, capable of providing energy for Seville. Both projects are expected to significantly impact the local economy and attract research talent.