Enabling scalable and secure nuclear supply chains
The success of any nuclear project hinges not only on technical readiness, but on the strength of the industrial strategy and the resilience of the supply chain that supports it. With long lead times, complex regulation, and limited qualified vendors, the nuclear sector demands a supply-side approach that is both strategic and adaptable.
At Damona, we help organisations define, structure, and implement industrial and supply chain strategies tailored to the unique dynamics of nuclear—from SMR deployment and fuel cycle development to decommissioning and infrastructure renewal. Drawing on best practices from adjacent sectors like aerospace and defense, we combine operational discipline with deep nuclear knowledge to unlock lasting competitive advantage.
Why Damona?
- Nuclear-specific focus: We understand the operational, safety, and regulatory nuances that shape industrial execution in nuclear.
- Cross-sector insight: We apply proven approaches from high-performance industries such as aerospace and defence.
- Execution-oriented: Our strategies are designed for real-world deployment—on time, on budget, at scale.
- Ecosystem thinking: We bring stakeholders together to create sustainable, future-proof industrial models.
Beyond the technical
We understand that a successful industrial strategy goes far beyond procurement frameworks and supplier lists. True resilience is built through ecosystem design—the strategic alignment of suppliers, operators, regulators, funding bodies, and institutional partners around a shared objective.
We help clients identify and mobilise key industrial stakeholders, building the trust and collaboration necessary to support long-term deployment plans—not just isolated projects. Whether you’re aiming to localise manufacturing, build a regional SMR hub, or scale a decommissioning programme, we work to ensure that industrial capacity grows alongside strategic ambition.
Our teams also provide guidance on navigating localisation requirements, accessing national and EU-level funding programmes, and structuring effective PPPs. We work closely with ministries, supply chain clusters, and financing institutions to align industrial vision with real-world resources and policy incentives.
This holistic perspective ensures that our clients don’t just execute technically sound projects—but create sustainable, future-proof industrial ecosystems that endure well beyond first delivery.
Our approach
We support clients across five core areas critical to industrial delivery in the nuclear sector:
- Industrial scale-up: Supporting companies—particularly SMR vendors and fuel cycle innovators—as they transition from prototype to production, with disciplined planning and governance.
- Supply chain optimisation: Enhancing supplier ecosystems through coordination, performance tracking, and rationalisation—without compromising on safety or quality standards.
- Strategic sourcing: Managing critical components through early supplier engagement, risk analysis, and alignment with regulatory and geopolitical constraints.
- Supplier performance management: Defining KPIs, implementing monitoring systems, and fostering accountability throughout the delivery lifecycle—especially in CAPEX-intensive contexts.
- Procurement and contract optimisation: Designing contractual frameworks that align incentives, balance risk, and enable flexibility under uncertainty.
Together, these levers form the foundation of a high-performing industrial strategy—built to manage complexity, reduce execution risk, and accelerate delivery.
