Towards more accessible cancer diagnostics and treatment

The EUROPA project is pioneering compact, laser-driven particle accelerators to transform how medical radioisotopes are produced – bringing advanced cancer care closer to patients.

About EUROPA

lasEr-driven Universal Radio-isOtope Production Accelerator

Each year, approximately 4 million people in Europe are diagnosed with cancer. Medical radioisotopes are crucial in precisely identifying and destroying cancer cells, yet their production remains costly and limited, relying on large, centralized facilities.
 
EUROPA is changing this. By using high-power laser technology to drive nuclear reactions, we are developing compact particle accelerators capable of producing radioisotopes locally. This approach reduces costs, simplifies logistics, and minimizes infrastructure requirements.
 
Our vision is to pave the way for laser-driven radioisotope production facilities – making advanced cancer diagnostics and therapies more accessible to patients everywhere.

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Partner spotlight: CNRS / LP2IB

Behind our EUROPA project is a dedicated network of 12 European partners[…]

Partner spotlight: IMT Atlantique

Behind our EUROPA project is a dedicated network of 12 European partners[…]

EUROPA at Laserlab-Europe Talks

Did you miss the Laserlab-Europe Talk on “Medical Radionuclide Production by Laser[…]

EUROPA at Laserlab-Europe Annual Meeting

Happy to report that the EUROPA project was actively represented at last[…]

Events

8-9 October 2026

2nd EUROPA consortium meeting
Online

Partners

EUROPA brings together 12 partners from six different countries.