Game Changers Challenge: Improvement of information management in Nuclear Safety Cases

Innovate UK Business Connect is supporting FIS360 in the promotion of the Game Changers innovation programme, which finds solutions for complex nuclear industry challenges.

Challenge Background

The Nuclear Safety Case is the body of evidence that justifies and demonstrates that nuclear hazards are adequately managed, that operations are safe and that associated risks are reduced to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP). All related documents are subject to constant ongoing revision. There are no live links between these documents, which exist in a variety of formats.

Sellafield Ltd is seeking a solution that accurately and efficiently manages the transfer of information within these Nuclear Safety Cases and associated documentation, as well as providing a verifiable audit trail for the changes it proposes.

Challenge aims

This challenge will seek solutions for one Nuclear Safety Case with the key challenge aims being:

• To improve the development and management of Nuclear Safety Cases at Sellafield.
• To improve the consistency of the data format across all documents within the Nuclear Safety Case.
• To improve the accuracy and visibility of the audit trail (golden thread) through Nuclear Safety Cases from the top level down.
• To improve change control for Nuclear Safety Cases, with reliable and accurate flagging of the cascade of changes required within all associated documents.
• To reduce time and cost requirements for development, implementation, and maintenance of a Nuclear Safety Case.
• To provide an automated solution, which help to free up resource.
• To provide a solution, which will work with existing and future Nuclear Safety Cases at Sellafield.

Briefing and further information

Game Changers will be hosting an interactive webinar at 10:30am on Tuesday 3 September 2024, where you will have the chance to hear directly from the challenge owners and ask questions. Attendance is free – register here.

More information about the funding process

Frequently asked questions, including further details of the available funding

Eligibility: Any organisation of any size can apply for funding through Game Changers including SMEs, Higher Education Institutions, Research and Technology Organisations and public bodies. Companies who apply for funding must be registered with Companies House. International organisations can also apply for funding. Certain exemptions may apply depending on the nature of the challenge.

More information and a detailed challenge statement can be found on the Game Changers website below.