General InformationThe IAEA is an autonomous UN agency based in Vienna, Austria with over 2,600 staff members, founded in 1957 to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and ensure nuclear security worldwide.
Funding & FinancialsAs a UN specialized agency, the IAEA is funded through regular UN budgets and voluntary contributions from member states rather than traditional venture funding; it operates with an annual budget of approximately $400+ million.
Leadership & TeamThe IAEA is headed by a Director General (currently Rafael Mariano Grossi as of 2021), who oversees multiple departments including Nuclear Safety and Security, Nuclear Energy, and Technical Cooperation.
Recent ActivityRecent notable activities include the IAEA's expanded role in verifying Iran's nuclear program compliance, advancing small modular reactor (SMR) technology development, and providing technical assistance to countries developing nuclear energy infrastructure as part of global decarbonization efforts.