We know it can be difficult to find funding for your innovation. That's why we created our Funding Finder to help you access the funding you need.
This month, our Innovation Community Lead, Liam Bolton, has picked out his top three ‘EIC funding finds’:
Innovate UK Smart Grants provide an opportunity for businesses and research and technology organisations to apply for a grant:
“to deliver ambitious or disruptive R&D innovations with significant potential for impact on the UK economy”.
You can apply for funding for innovation research and development (R&D):
IUK has allocated up to £25 million to fund a number of innovation projects in this competition.
Eligible project costs over £2 million may be considered (but not
exceeding £3 million).
Competition closing date: 26 May 2021 (11:00 BST). Projects must start by 1 November 2021 and end by 30 November 2024.
The Start Up Energy Transition Award is available for national and international start-up companies working on ideas affecting global energy transition and climate change.
There are five categories of the award all with the aim of clean energy promotion. The categories are:
The winner of each category will receive a prize of up to €10,000.
Applications must be submitted by the deadline of 31 January 2021.
This UK-wide competition aims to empower the UK’s next generation of young innovators to change the world for good.
The competition looks to attract ideas that use technology and a desire to make a difference.
The deadline for applications is 21 February 2021.
To explore the full funding opportunities available, visit the EIC Funding Finder here.
Achieving net zero targets is one of the biggest challenges facing the energy and utilities industry, but by innovating together we can drive change and deliver a decarbonised future. Our industry partners are always looking for innovative new solutions to the challenges they face, including net zero, which is why we provide a platform where innovators like you can respond to the latest innovation opportunities and challenges, and submit your innovative ideas. Our expert team have an extensive knowledge base, allowing us to consistently help our partners to address challenges, and to support our innovation community. This enables innovators and industry to come together and build a strong innovation culture and streamline innovation processes.
