The next round of Innovate UK’s Smart Awards is now open. Businesses can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game-changing innovative and disruptive ideas that can significantly impact the UK economy. Your proposal must be business focused. Competition for this round closes: 5 January 2022 11:00am. Funding If you are looking to […]
The UK Government has opened the Automotive Transformation Fund to support the industrialisation of a high value, electrified automotive supply at scale in the UK. Managed through Innovate UK, this fund will provide support for projects involving the latest technology in batteries, electric motors and drives, power electronics, fuel cells, and recycling. It offers a […]
The Social Enterprise Support Fund is now open for applications. Social enterprises in England can apply for grants to fund their activities and support communities affected by COVID-19. The fund will also help organisations overcome acute financial difficulties as a result of the pandemic. Most grants will be in the range of £10,000 to £50,000. […]
The Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund supports organisations seeking investment to fund nature projects. The scheme aims to stimulate private investment to tackle climate change, create and restore habitats, or improve water quality. From an overall budget of £10 million, grants of between £10,000 and £100,000 are available. The aim is to establish a pipeline […]
DEFRA has launched the new Farming Innovation Programme with an initial £17.5m to boost the future of farming. The aim is to transform productivity and enhance environmental sustainability in England’s agricultural and horticultural sectors. DEFRA will support ambitious projects that will also help drive these sectors towards net zero. The first fund to open is […]
Applications are now open to support performance improvements to existing district or communal heating projects. The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) Demonstrator has been set up to improve performance to existing heat networks. Heat networks supply heat from a central source to consumers, via a network of underground pipes carrying hot water. They can cover […]