Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Round 5 Discovery C7
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Overview
This grant funds collaborative Discovery Phase projects in the energy sector. To lead a project, you must be an Ofgem licensed electricity or gas distribution network, a transmission operator, or the National Energy System Operator (NESO). You cannot apply alone; all projects must involve a collaboration. This is Round 5 of the Strategic Innovation Fund, run by Innovate UK on behalf of Ofgem.
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Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a collaboration; sole applicants are not eligible
- Project lead must be an Ofgem licensed electricity or gas distribution network, transmission operator, or NESO
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This grant is for collaborations led by Ofgem licensed electricity or gas distribution networks, transmission operators, or the National Energy System Operator. Other businesses or organisations can join as partners but cannot lead the application. It is not for businesses outside the energy network sector applying on their own.
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Full details from Innovate UK
This competition is open to collaborations only.To lead a Discovery Phase Project, you must be an Ofgem licensed electricity or gas distribution network, transmission operator, or National Energy System Operator (NESO).
Apply through the Innovate UK funding portal. Your project must be a collaboration, with an Ofgem licensed network operator or NESO as the lead. Check the Innovate UK website for full application guidance and any stage requirements.
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