International Atomic Energy Agency

What International Atomic Energy Agency does

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an independent intergovernmental organization established in 1957 under its own statute, reporting to both the UN General Assembly and Security Council. Headquartered at the Vienna International Centre with liaison offices in New York and Geneva, laboratories in Seibersdorf (Austria) and Monaco, an affiliated centre in Trieste (ICTP), and regional safeguards offices in Toronto and Tokyo, the agency employs approximately 2,500 staff from over 100 countries and serves 176 member states. Its mandate is the dual mission of promoting safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear technologies while preventing proliferation through independent safeguards verification.

The IAEA operates an integrated ecosystem of nuclear science information systems delivered through the NUCLEUS platform, including the International Nuclear Information System (INIS), Power Reactor Information System (PRIS), Advanced Reactors Information System (ARIS), Nuclear Data Services, Research Reactor Database (RRDB), Radiation Safety Information Management System (RASIMS), Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Information System (SRIS), and Integrated Nuclear Fuel Cycle Information System (iNFCIS). Its technology stack encompasses safeguards verification technologies, radiation technology applications (including transportable electron beam systems and radiation sterilization), isotopic monitoring techniques, and the internationally recognized Safety Standards framework. The agency complements these with flagship initiatives spanning cancer care (Rays of Hope), food security (Atoms4Food), climate action (Atoms4NetZero), marine pollution monitoring (NUTEC Plastics), pandemic preparedness (ZODIAC), and small modular reactor harmonization (SMR Platform/NHSI), plus education programmes (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship, Lise Meitner Programme) and professional networks (GNSSN, GloWAL, CONNECT).

The IAEA is funded through member state assessed contributions on a scale of assessment, supplemented by voluntary contributions to specific programmes and initiatives. Technical cooperation, safeguards verification, and advisory services are delivered to member states at no cost as a public good; publications (over 9,000 scientific and technical titles) and laboratory services carry associated fees. Distribution is direct to governments and their designated institutions via the Technical Cooperation Programme, Coordinated Research Activities, review missions (IRRS, ARTEMIS, etc.), laboratory services in Seibersdorf and Monaco, and the multilingual (six official UN languages) digital presence spanning the website, e-learning platform, social media, and the Nuclear Fusion journal. Strategic partners include the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture, the World Bank Group, and the United Nations system.

Name

International Atomic Energy Agency

Legal name

International Atomic Energy Agency

Website

https://iaea.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1957 and headquartered in Vienna that promotes the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear technologies, delivers technical cooperation, conducts independent safeguards verification, and sets international safety standards for its 176 member states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Nuclear Cooperation and Safety

NAICS

National Security and International Affairs (928), International Affairs (928120), National Security (928110), Public Administration (92), Nuclear Electric Power Generation (221113)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

IAEA Safeguards Implementation & Verification Support (inspections, declarations, reporting) (EUAKAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonproliferation Technology & Detection (radiation portal monitors, RPMs, spectroscopy, forensics) (EUAKAJAG), Nuclear Safety, Licensing & Regulatory Compliance (Plant Ops) (EUACADAN), Spent Fuel Management Engineering, Consulting & Digital Tools (Thermal/Shielding/Criticality, QA) (EUAKAHAL), Regulatory compliance, licensing & stakeholder engagement for disposal (permits, public consultation, communications) (EUAKAGAK)

Keywords

• Nuclear safety standards
• Safeguards verification services
• Radiation protection programs
• Technical cooperation assistance
• Nuclear information databases

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Member State Assessed Contributions: Regular budget contributions from member states based on a scale of assessment. This forms the core operational funding for the agency.
2. Voluntary Contributions and Extra-Budgetary Funds: Member states provide additional voluntary contributions to support specific programmes, technical cooperation projects, and initiatives such as Rays of Hope, Atoms4Food, and ZODIAC.
3. Publications and Training Services: Sale of scientific and technical publications, training courses, and educational materials. The agency publishes over 9,000 scientific and technical publications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The IAEA promotes the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear technologies through three interconnected pillars: safeguards verification that independently confirms nuclear materials are not diverted to weapons programs; international nuclear safety standards and nuclear security guidance; and technical cooperation that transfers nuclear applications to Member States in energy, health, agriculture, and the environment. It delivers these through flagship initiatives (Rays of Hope, Atoms4Food, Atoms4NetZero, NUTEC Plastics, ZODIAC), nuclear information databases (NUCLEUS, INIS, PRIS, ARIS), coordinated research projects, laboratory services, and training programmes funded by assessed and voluntary Member State contributions.

Product overview

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) operates as an intergovernmental organization providing a comprehensive suite of nuclear science databases, information systems, and capacity-building services. The core platform consists of NUCLEUS, which serves as the central gateway to multiple specialized databases including INIS (nuclear literature), PRIS (power reactors), ARIS (advanced reactors), Nuclear Data Services, RRDB (research reactors), and RASIMS (radiation safety). These databases are complemented by flagship initiatives including Rays of Hope (cancer care), Atoms4Food (food security), Atoms4NetZero (climate action), NUTEC Plastics (marine pollution), and ZODIAC (disease control). The Agency also provides education programs (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship, Lise Meitner Programme), Technical Cooperation Programme, Coordinated Research Activities, Laboratory Services, Online Learning, and professional networks (GNSSN, GloWAL, CONNECT). Publications include Safety Standards, Nuclear Security Series, and the Nuclear Fusion Journal. Together, these products and services form an integrated ecosystem supporting peaceful uses of nuclear technology across energy, health, agriculture, environment, and security domains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NUCLEUS: Information resources platform providing access to nuclear databases and scientific resources
• Rays of Hope
• NUTEC Plastics
• ZODIAC
• Atoms4Food
• Atoms4NetZero
• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme
• Lise Meitner Programme

Products and services

• NUCLEUS Information Resources Centralized portal providing access to IAEA's scientific databases and information resources including INIS, PRIS, ARIS, and other nuclear-related data systems, intended for Member State governments, researchers, and institutions.
• International Nuclear Information System (INIS) Comprehensive database of nuclear scientific and technical literature providing access to publications, articles, and research related to nuclear science and technology for Member States and the global research community.
• Power Reactor Information System (PRIS) Database providing detailed information on power reactors worldwide, including operational status, performance data, and reactor characteristics, used by Member State governments, regulators, and energy planners.
• Advanced Reactors Information System (ARIS) Information system covering advanced and innovative nuclear reactor designs and fuel cycle technologies, supporting Member States evaluating next-generation nuclear options.
• Nuclear Data Services (NDS) Provides nuclear data, evaluations, and services essential for nuclear science and technology applications, reactor design, and nuclear safety analysis, used by Member State research and engineering institutions.
• Research Reactor Database (RRDB) Comprehensive database on research reactors worldwide, including specifications, utilization data, and operational status, supporting coordination of research reactor use across Member States.
• Radiation Safety Information Management System (RASIMS) Information management system for radiation safety data, supporting regulatory oversight and best practices in radiological protection across Member State regulatory bodies.
• Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Information System (SRIS) System providing information on spent fuel management and radioactive waste handling, storage, and disposal worldwide for Member State regulators and waste management organizations.
• Integrated Nuclear Fuel Cycle Information System (iNFCIS) Integrated system providing comprehensive information on all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle from uranium mining to waste management for Member States and research institutions.
• Rays of Hope Flagship initiative providing cancer care assistance to developing countries through training, equipment, and capacity building for radiotherapy and diagnostics, targeting Member State healthcare systems.
• Atoms4Food Initiative addressing global food security challenges using nuclear science and technology for sustainable agriculture and food safety, serving Member State agriculture ministries and research institutions.
• Atoms4NetZero Initiative supporting Member States in achieving net-zero emissions through nuclear energy and related technologies.
• NUTEC Plastics Nuclear Technology for Controlling Plastic Pollution initiative using isotopic techniques to monitor and address marine plastic pollution globally for Member State environmental agencies and researchers.
• Zoonotic Disease Integrated Action (ZODIAC) Initiative enhancing capacity in Member States for early detection, response, and control of zoonotic disease outbreaks through nuclear-derived techniques, targeting animal and public health authorities.
• SMR Platform and Nuclear Harmonization and Standardization Initiative (NHSI) Platform supporting development and harmonization of standards for small modular reactors (SMRs) worldwide for Member States developing advanced nuclear energy programmes.
• International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles (INPRO) International forum assessing and developing innovative nuclear reactor and fuel cycle technologies for sustainable nuclear energy, engaging Member State institutions and researchers.
• IAEA Comprehensive Capacity-Building Initiative for SSACs and SRAs (COMPASS) Comprehensive capacity-building initiative for State Systems of Accounting for and Control of Nuclear Material (SSACs) and Regional Authorities (SRAs), supporting Member States in safeguards implementation.
• Technical Cooperation Programme Programme facilitating transfer of nuclear technology to Member States through projects, training, and technical assistance delivered at no cost to recipient governments.
• Coordinated Research Activities Activities coordinating international research collaborations among institutions in Member States on nuclear science applications, serving research institutes and academic institutions.
• Laboratory Services Provides analytical services including dosimetry calibration, inter-laboratory comparisons, and proficiency testing for Member State laboratories, delivered from IAEA facilities in Seibersdorf and Monaco.
• Review Missions and Advisory Services Expert review services including peer reviews, advisory missions, and assessment services for nuclear facilities and programmes, supporting Member State regulatory bodies.
• Online Learning Platform E-learning platform offering courses in nuclear science, safety, and applications for radiation protection professionals and other specialists in Member States.
• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme Scholarship programme supporting women in pursuing careers in nuclear science, technology, and related fields, targeting students and early-career professionals in Member States.
• Lise Meitner Programme Programme providing training and career development opportunities for women in nuclear science and technology in Member States.
• Global Nuclear Safety and Security Network (GNSSN) Global network facilitating collaboration and information exchange on nuclear safety and security best practices among institutions and professionals in Member States.
• Global Water Analysis Laboratory (GloWAL) Network Network of laboratories providing standardized water analysis using nuclear and isotopic techniques globally for Member State water authorities and researchers.
• CONNECT Platform Platform connecting nuclear professionals and institutions for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and technical cooperation in Member States.
• IAEA Safety Standards Comprehensive set of international safety standards covering all aspects of nuclear safety and radiation protection, serving as the global reference for Member State regulators.
• Nuclear Security Series Publication series providing guidance and recommendations on nuclear security measures and practices for Member States and security authorities.
• Nuclear Fusion Journal Peer-reviewed scientific journal publishing research on nuclear fusion science and technology for the global research community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Safeguards conclusions drawn for 179 states
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IAEA and FAO work in partnership through the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture. This partnership helps member states use nuclear technologies safely for food security, agriculture, and pest control. The joint center coordinates research projects and provides training and technical guidance.
• World Bank GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IAEA collaborates with the World Bank Group to advance nuclear energy for sustainable development. This partnership supports countries in developing nuclear power programmes with appropriate financing and technical assistance.
• United NationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IAEA maintains a liaison office at the United Nations in New York and collaborates on global development initiatives including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The agency reports to the UN General Assembly and Security Council.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• World Health Organization (WHO): UN specialized agency for global health. Comparable as a large UN-system intergovernmental organization that delivers capacity-building, technical assistance, and normative standards to member states — overlapping with IAEA's health-related work (Rays of Hope, nuclear medicine capacity building).
• International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA): Intergovernmental organization supporting countries in their transition to sustainable energy. Comparable as a UN-system international energy body, but with a contrasting renewables focus that competes for political attention and donor mindshare against IAEA's Atoms4NetZero narrative.
• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): UN specialized agency leading global food and agriculture policy. Operates the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre with the IAEA, making it a directly engaged counterpart on agricultural applications of nuclear techniques (Atoms4Food, food irradiation, plant breeding).
• United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP): UN system entity setting the global environmental agenda. Comparable to IAEA on environmental monitoring (e.g., NUTEC Plastics marine pollution monitoring) and policy standards work, but with broader environmental scope.

Direct peers

• Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO / CTBTO PrepCom): International organization operating the global verification regime for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, including a global monitoring network. Directly comparable as a nuclear nonproliferation verification organization with technical monitoring infrastructure analogous to IAEA safeguards.
• OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA): Intergovernmental agency under the OECD focused on nuclear safety, technology, economics, and radioactive waste management among member states. Directly comparable to IAEA's safety, standards, and economic analysis mandates but with a narrower, primarily OECD-country membership.
• European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) Supply Agency: European intergovernmental body overseeing nuclear materials supply and safeguards within the European Union. Comparable to IAEA on nuclear supply oversight and intra-regional safeguards coordination, though narrower in geographic scope.

Others

• World Meteorological Organization (WMO): UN specialized agency for atmospheric, climate, and water monitoring. Comparable to IAEA's environmental/climate monitoring work (isotopic techniques, GloWAL Network) as a sister UN-system scientific monitoring and standards body.
• World Bank Group: Multilateral development institution financing sustainable development projects. Strategic partner of IAEA on nuclear power programme financing, and comparable as a large intergovernmental funder shaping member state nuclear infrastructure investments.
• Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI): US-based nuclear industry policy and advocacy organization. Comparable as a stakeholder shaping nuclear policy and standards adoption, but functioning as an industry association rather than an intergovernmental body.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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