Battery Innovation Programme: Battery skills initiatives

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Battery Innovation Programme, funded by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
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Funding

£440,000 – £1,200,000

Location

England

Applications

Open until 18 June 2026

Overview

UK registered organisations can apply for up to £1.2 million to establish or scale regional skills initiatives for battery manufacturing. The funding supports training programmes for the battery supply chain. Total funding available is £3.7 million across all successful projects. Individual grants range from £440,000 to £1.2 million. The deadline is 18 June 2026. This is part of the Battery Innovation Programme funded by the Department for Business and Trade. You can use the money to develop training programmes and skills initiatives in your region.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Must be UK registered organisation
  • Must focus on battery manufacturing skills
  • Must establish or scale regional initiatives
Who is this for?

This grant is for UK registered organisations that want to establish or expand training programmes for battery manufacturing. You need to focus on regional skills development for the battery supply chain. The grant is only available to organisations based in England.

Regions

Full details from Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Battery Innovation Programme, funded by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT)

UK registered organisations can apply for up to £3.7 million to establish or scale regional skills initiatives for battery manufacturing and its supply chain. This funding is provided through the Battery Innovation Programme.

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Last updated: 19 May 2026