DRIVE35 Innovation Fund: Collaborate 3
Funding
£2,500,000 – £20,000,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 16 September 2026
DRIVE35 Collaborate 3 offers up to £20 million for late-stage collaborative research and development projects. Your project must support the UK's shift to zero emission vehicles or help the automotive industry reach net zero. UK registered organisations based in England can apply. The deadline to apply is 16 September 2026.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a UK registered organisation
- Project must be late-stage collaborative research and development
- Project must support zero emission vehicles or net zero automotive industry
This fund is for UK registered organisations in England working on advanced research and development in the automotive sector. Your project must focus on zero emission vehicles or helping the automotive industry reach net zero. It is not for early-stage research or businesses outside England.
Regions
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £20 million for late stage collaborative research and development projects. Projects will support the UK’s transition to zero emission vehicles and a pathway to a net zero automotive industry.
Apply through the Department for Business and Trade. Check the official DRIVE35 programme page for application portal details and any expression of interest requirements. The deadline is 16 September 2026.
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