Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund: Round 5 Challenges - Discovery, autumn 2026
Funding
Contact funder
Location
England
Applications
Open until 21 October 2026
This fund offers a share of up to £30 million for collaborative Discovery Phase projects. Projects must meet specific Innovation Challenges set by Ofgem. The funding comes from the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund. The deadline to apply is 21 October 2026.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Project must be collaborative
- Project must meet Ofgem Innovation Challenges
This is for organisations in England working on collaborative innovation projects in the energy sector. Your project must address one of the Ofgem Innovation Challenges. Eligibility criteria are not fully specified, so check with Innovate UK Business Connect before applying.
Regions
No published award history for Innovate UK Business Connect. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from Innovate UK Business Connect
Organisations can apply for a share of up to £30 million exclusive of VAT, for collaborative Discovery Phase Projects that meet the Round 5 challenges. This funding is from the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund.
Apply through Innovate UK Business Connect. Your project must be collaborative and meet the Ofgem Innovation Challenges. Check the Innovate UK Business Connect website for full application details.
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