FOAK Builder: Programme Entry Expression of Interest
Innovate UK (UK) · National scheme · 1 eligible country
What this scheme funds
This UK scheme supports businesses developing a Climate Tech First of a Kind project, meaning the first commercial scale deployment of a novel clean technology. Applicants apply at an expression of interest stage, and those successful can be invited to apply for a larger follow on grant in Phase 2.
renewable-energy · energy-efficiency · climate-adaptation · deep-tech · sme-scaleup
Do you qualify for this scheme?
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Who it is for
A UK registered private sector company with a climate technology project ready to move toward first commercial scale deployment.
The scheme in detail
- Agency
- Innovate UK (UK)
- Eligible countries (1)
- United Kingdom
- Funding
- €362k
- Deadline
- 5 Nov 2026
- Applicant type
- Not stated by the agency.
- Eligible applicants
- business, private sector
- Also required
- Total scheme budget is £770,000 across all recipients, with up to £315,000 available per applicant at this stage; applicant must be a UK registered business and the scheme opens on 2026-10-07.