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Welcome to the EIC

The EIC (Energy Innovation Centre) is a not-for-profit dedicated to supporting innovators throughout the innovation process, in gas, electricity transmission and distribution.

In partnership with nine of the UK’s energy networks, we strive to accelerate innovation to support the transition to a net zero power system by 2030.

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EIC Partners

£50M investments

£50M

Investments secured for the innovation community to date

200+ Calls for Innovation

200+

Managing over 200 calls for innovation

10,000+ innovators

10,000+

Working with 10,000+ innovators

What is the EIC?

The EIC is a not-for-profit energy organisation that supports innovators to find new project opportunities in gas and electricity transmission and distribution.

In partnership with seven of the UK’s energy networks coming together, we’re striving to bring innovation forward as the world transitions to low-carbon economy.

Get Involved

Through innovation, together we can deliver a decarbonised future and achieve net zero targets. Our platform highlights the areas our partners are seeking solutions for, offering innovators a place to propose their ideas.

Opportunities

Opportunities

View the areas our partners are seeking innovative solutions to solve industry problems.

View Opportunities
Submit a Development Proposal

Submit a Development Proposal

Do you have an innovative solution that you think can revolutionise the industry?

Submit a Proposal
Deployment Ready Solutions

Deployment Ready Solutions

Our partners are always on the lookout for deployment ready solutions.

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What we've achieved

See real-life projects where the EIC have facilitated innovation.

Get access to the latest opportunities

Submit your ideas

Connect and collaborate with innovators

The EIC Hub dashboard

Sign up to our energy innovation hub, take advantage of the benefits and discover innovation opportunities!

What Innovators Say...

The EIC has opened the doors for us... We couldn’t have done it without them. My advice to Innovators starting out is to go through the EIC.

1-Jun-13-2023-09-07-22-3177-AM
APK INDUSTRIES Alan Greig

My experience with the EIC has been very good. They managed all our finances, monthly reports and helped us bring the project into fruition.

2-Jun-13-2023-09-07-22-3312-AM
FUNDAMENTALS LTD Brian Lassett

Working with the EIC has been great!...They are essentially a big brother to help you if you feel overwhelmed with the size of a project, they are always very helpful.

3-Jun-13-2023-09-07-22-3279-AM
OUTRAM RESEARCH Kate Edwards