Heat Pump Ready Programme Round 2: innovation funding competition

Innovate UK Business Connect
Closing in 36 days

Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Open until 25 June 2026

Overview

This grant offers up to £2 million per project to develop new heat pump technologies. It focuses on solving four key barriers that stop people from using heat pumps. The funding comes from Innovate UK Business Connect. You have until 25 June 2026 to apply. The grant is only available in England. Projects should develop and bring forward innovative heat pump solutions. This is the second round of the Heat Pump Ready Programme. The exact eligibility criteria are not specified in the available information.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Must focus on heat pump technology barriers
  • Must develop innovative solutions

Regions

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Up to £2m per project to develop and bring forward innovative technologies focusing on four identified barriers to heat pump uptake.

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Last updated: 19 May 2026