Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Discovery C7

Deadline

Funding

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Deadline

21 October 2026

Location

England

Applications

Rolling applications

Overview

This fund offers a share of up to £30 million for collaborative Discovery Phase projects. Projects must meet specific Innovation Challenges set by the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund. The fund is run by Innovate UK and is open to organisations in England. No further eligibility details or individual project funding limits are specified.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

limited companycharitycicsocial enterprisepublic sectoracademic

Key requirements:

  • Project must be collaborative
  • Must meet Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Innovation Challenges

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Who is this for?

This fund is for organisations in England working on collaborative innovation projects in the energy sector. Projects must address the Innovation Challenges defined by the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund. It is not suitable for solo applicants or projects outside England.

Regions

No published award history for Innovate UK. Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from Innovate UK

Organisations can apply for a share of up to £30 million exclusive of VAT, for collaborative Discovery Phase Projects that meet the Innovation Challenges. This funding is from the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund.

How to apply

Applications are made through Innovate UK. You will need to submit a collaborative project proposal that meets the Innovation Challenges. Check the Innovate UK funding finder for full application details and any portal requirements.

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Last updated: 2 October 2026