Ukrainian Nuclear Society

What Ukrainian Nuclear Society does

The Ukrainian Nuclear Society (UkrNS / Українське ядерне товариство) is the largest public civil society organization in Ukraine's nuclear sector, founded in 1992 and registered with the Ministry of Justice in April 1993. It unites over 3,500 individual members — including scientists, engineers, students, veterans, and schoolchildren — across 27 separated divisions anchored at all four operating Ukrainian nuclear power plants (Zaporizhzhia, Rivne, Khmelnytsky, South-Ukrainian), service companies (Atomremntservis), research institutes (IPB AES, IYaD, KhFTI), and nuclear-specialized universities (KPI, KhNU, Odesa Polytechnic, Lviv Polytechnic, VNTU). Its core activities are non-commercial: organizing scientific conferences (NUCNEXT, Voevodin Conference, International Scientific Conference on Problems of Modern Nuclear Energy), publishing the periodic Visnyk UkrNS bulletin and annual analytical reports on the nuclear sector's economic and energy-security impact, running youth programs and school-level essay competitions, and submitting policy proposals to government and international bodies.

UkrNS operates a network-based membership model rather than a commercial product. Revenue is derived from individual membership dues (minimum 120 UAH/year, roughly $3 USD per member), collective membership fees, state budget allocations, voluntary donations, and limited event and publication income. The central secretariat in Kyiv consists of approximately six staff (executive secretary, public relations specialist, and limited supporting roles), with the bulk of operational activity delivered through the volunteer-driven separated divisions. The organization is governed by a Conference, a Board of approximately 55 members, and a President (currently Volodymyr Kholosha); it is fully independent, with no parent entity, external shareholders, or commercial investors.

Strategically, UkrNS functions as a convening and advocacy body. It holds formal seats on Public Councils at the Ministry of Energy, the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate, the State Administration of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, the Emergency Situations Ministry, and fiscal authorities. Since May 2019 it has been a full member of the European Nuclear Society, giving its members access to a 12,000-strong European professional network; it also maintains a partnership with the American Nuclear Society. Recent priorities include representing Ukraine's nuclear workforce on international regulatory matters (notably the Zaporizhzhia NPP staffing crisis), supporting next-generation nuclear deployment (Westinghouse AP-1000, Holtec SMR), and exporting Ukrainian wartime operating expertise to Central European new-build markets, beginning with a 2026 Memorandum of Cooperation with Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe.

Name

Ukrainian Nuclear Society

Legal name

ГРОМАДСЬКА ОРГАНІЗАЦІЯ «УКРАЇНСЬКЕ ЯДЕРНЕ ТОВАРИСТВО»

Website

https://ukrns.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Ukrainian Nuclear Society (UkrNS) is Ukraine's largest public nuclear-sector civil society organization, uniting 3,500+ scientists, engineers, students, and veterans across 27 separated divisions at all nuclear power plants, research institutes, and universities, and serving as an advocacy, convening, and policy-advisory body.

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Professional Industry Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), International Affairs (92812)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Operational Safety, Event Reporting & Corrective Action Programs (CAP) (EUAKAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nuclear Safety, Licensing & Regulatory Compliance (Plant Ops) (EUACADAN), Peace, Security & Arms Control Organizations (BPADAAAF)

Keywords

• Nuclear industry association
• Professional nuclear society
• Nuclear sector advocacy
• Nuclear science networking
• Nuclear energy education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Individual members pay annual membership fees. Minimum annual fee is 120 UAH per year (10 UAH per month). This is the primary sustainable revenue stream for the organization's operations, conferences, publications, and administrative costs.
2. State budget allocations: Funds received from relevant budgets provided by state authorities and local self-government in accordance with legislation.
3. Donations and charitable contributions: Voluntary donations, charitable and humanitarian aid from enterprises, organizations, citizens, and foreign donors.
4. Event and publication revenue: Revenue from organizing conferences, forums, seminars, publishing activities, and scientific-technical work supporting members' professional development.

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Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Ukrainian Nuclear Society (УкрЯТ) is a non-profit public civil society organization that unites over 3,000 nuclear science and industry professionals across Ukraine. It operates a membership-based platform through 27 separated divisions located at nuclear power plants, research institutes, and universities, providing professional networking, scientific conferences (e.g., NUCNEXT, Voevodin Conference), the UkrNS Bulletin publication, analytical reports on nuclear sector impact, youth education programs, and policy advocacy to Ukrainian government and regulatory bodies.

Product overview

Ukrainian Nuclear Society (УкрЯТ) is a public organization, not a technology product company. The organization functions as a professional society that publishes informational bulletins (Вісник УкрЯТ), analytical reports on nuclear energy sector impact, organizes conferences (NUCNEXT), competitions (Атомні інноватори, Ядерна енергія і світ), and educational/professional development programs for the nuclear energy sector. The society does not offer commercial products or SaaS services.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• UkrNS Bulletin (Вісник УкрЯТ)
• Individual Membership in the Ukrainian Nuclear Society
• NUCNEXT Annual Conference on Nuclear Energy Innovation
• Analytical Reports on the Nuclear Sector's Impact on Ukraine

Quantifiable outcome

• The nuclear sector contributes significantly to Ukraine's energy security, economic and social development, and CO2 emission reduction, as quantified in UkrNS analytical reports (2019, 2020, 2021)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key, emerging and supporting.

• European Nuclear Society (ENS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2019Since May 2019, UkrNS became a full member of the European Nuclear Society, which unites over 12,000 professionals from academia, research, industry, and government across Europe. ENS promotes nuclear science and technology development and understanding of peaceful nuclear energy. Founded in 1975, it is the largest nuclear science, research, and industry society in Europe. UkrNS participates in ENS General Assemblies and collaborates on international events.
• American Nuclear Society (ANS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANS is the largest professional organization in the USA for scientists, engineers, and specialists in peaceful nuclear science and technology. It has over 10,000 members from more than 50 countries representing diverse technical disciplines from physics and nuclear safety to operations and energy. UkrNS has partnership relations with ANS and Ukrainian nuclear professionals have been recognized by ANS for their dedication to nuclear safety principles.
• NAEK EnergoatomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergoatom is Ukraine's largest electricity producer and operator of four nuclear power plants (Zaporizhzhia, Rivne, South-Ukrainian, Khmelnytsky) with 15 nuclear units totaling 13,835 MW installed capacity. Energoatom is the main strategic partner for joint conferences, policy development, and professional training. Joint activities include the International Conference 'Atomic Opportunities for Country Development' (2021) and ongoing cooperation on new nuclear construction projects.
• Energy Safety Group (ES Group)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy Safety Group (ES Group) implements projects at energy facilities in Ukraine, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovakia, and Armenia. The company has expertise in managing complex projects for improving efficiency, reliability, and safety of energy facilities. ES Group supports UkrNS youth activities and co-organizes the youth conference 'Problems of Modern Nuclear Energy'.
• Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (Polish Nuclear Power Plant)emergingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFollowing a meeting at the Ukraine Recovery Forum in June 2026, UkrNS and Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe reached a preliminary agreement to prepare and sign a Memorandum of Cooperation. Main directions include exchange of experience in nuclear energy use, NPP operation, and professional staff training and development. Ukraine's unique experience operating nuclear plants during full-scale war is of particular value for Poland developing its first nuclear power plant.
• WiN Ukraine (Women in Nuclear Ukraine)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn December 2023, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between UkrNS and WiN Ukraine to develop Ukraine's nuclear energy and industry, support innovation in nuclear technologies, promote ecology, radiation safety, personnel development, and other industry aspects. The partnership supports the Women's Section of UkrNS.
• Black Sea Women in Nuclear NetworkkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn December 2024, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between UkrNS and the Black Sea Women in Nuclear Network. The purpose of cooperation is the development of nuclear energy and nuclear technologies, introduction of innovations, and promotion of nuclear, radiation, and physical safety through developing the potential of women and men.
• Ukrainian Nuclear Forum Association (UYaF)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ukrainian Nuclear Forum Association was officially established in 2009. Its mission is to be the voice of member enterprises for comprehensive development of domestic nuclear energy. Its goal is coordination of economic activities for sustainable functioning and development of nuclear energy as a low-carbon electricity generation technology.
• Westinghouse Electric CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationWestinghouse is a key international partner for Ukraine's nuclear sector. The company is cooperating with Energoatom on nuclear fuel production, AP-1000 new unit construction at Khmelnytsky NPP, and fuel diversification. UkrNS participates in joint activities through its member network and event organization.
• Holtec InternationalkeyTechnology or IntegrationIn July 2025, Energoatom and Holtec International signed a memorandum on deepening cooperation including construction of a factory for small modular reactor (SMR) production and containers for spent nuclear fuel using Holtec technology. UkrNS collaborates through member engagement and joint conferences.
• ŠKODA JSkeyTechnology or IntegrationIn June 2026, Energoatom and ŠKODA JS signed a Memorandum of Cooperation at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026, focused on expanding cooperation in construction, operation, and maintenance of Ukrainian NPP units and scientific-technical cooperation.
• National Scientific Center 'Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology' (KhFTI)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerKhFTI is one of the oldest and largest centers of physical science in Ukraine, created in 1928. It houses unique experimental facilities including electron and ion accelerators and 'Uricane' thermonuclear installations. The institute supports UkrNS through its separated division and co-organizes scientific conferences on nuclear energy.
• Institute for Nuclear Power Plant Safety Problems of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (IPB AES)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPB AES is a major nuclear safety research institution with seven departments including the Inter-industry Scientific and Technical Center 'Ukryttia' (Chernobyl Shelter). It supports UkrNS through its separated division and co-organizes the annual NUCNEXT conference on innovation in nuclear energy.
• Nuclear Insurance Pool of UkrainesupportingOthersThe Nuclear Insurance Pool of Ukraine was created in November 2003 for nuclear risk insurance based on solidarity liability. It includes 29 Ukrainian insurance companies and covers nuclear facility operations across Ukraine.
• Educational and Scientific Institute of Atomic and Thermal Power Engineering, KPI named after Ihor SikorskykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated in October 2021 as part of KPI, the institute houses research centers for NPP reliability and safety (joint with Energoatom and DSTC YaRB), nuclear security support, computer modeling in power engineering, and internet technologies in energy. It supports the separated division of UkrNS and co-organizes educational activities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Japan Atomic Industrial Forum (JAIF): Japanese nuclear industry association promoting peaceful use of nuclear energy and supporting industry stakeholders. Comparable as a national nuclear advocacy and convening organization, with a broader industry focus than UkrNS.
• World Nuclear Association (WNA): International industry association representing the global nuclear industry. Comparable as an international nuclear advocacy body, but focused on industry-level policy and economic questions rather than the professional society mission of UkrNS.
• Korean Nuclear Society (KNS): South Korean professional nuclear society linking industry, academia, and research. Comparable as a national professional society with similar conferences, publications, and policy advocacy functions, but with significantly larger member base and resources.
• American Nuclear Society (ANS): Largest U.S.-based nuclear professional society with 10,000+ members in 50+ countries. UkrNS maintains a formal partnership with ANS, making it the closest North American counterpart in mission, structure, and advocacy.
• Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS): Canadian national nuclear professional society with similar member-driven conferences and publications. Comparable in mission and structure but operating within a more developed nuclear regulatory environment.
• European Nuclear Society (ENS): Pan-European professional nuclear society uniting 12,000+ members across academia, research, industry, and government. UkrNS has been a full member of ENS since 2019, making ENS its most direct umbrella and operational peer in terms of mission, structure, and activities.
• French Nuclear Energy Society (SFEN): Long-established French nuclear professional society serving engineers, researchers, and educators across France's nuclear ecosystem. Comparable to UkrNS as a national professional society, but operating in a mature, larger market.

Direct peers

• Ukrainian Nuclear Forum Association (UYaF): Domestic Ukrainian nuclear industry association founded in 2009, representing nuclear enterprises as collective members. Closely related to UkrNS in subject matter and stakeholder base, but focused on industry coordination rather than individual professional membership.
• Polskie Towarzystwo Nuklearne (Polish Nuclear Society): Polish national professional society for nuclear science and technology. Functionally identical to UkrNS at country level — same membership-based structure, similar advocacy and educational mission — making it the most directly comparable peer, especially given UkrNS's 2026 MoU with Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe.

Others

• Women in Nuclear (WiN) Global: Global organization promoting gender diversity in nuclear; UkrNS signed an MoU with WiN Ukraine in 2023 and with the Black Sea Women in Nuclear Network in 2024. WiN is a comparable peer in mission (diversity, public communication, professional development), though with a narrower focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries10 records

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