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Sandpit: market access acceleration in consumer led flexibility

Innovate UKNatural Environment Research Council (NERC)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Ongoing

Funding

Up to £1,000,000

Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

This is a sandpit event to develop new products for consumer energy flexibility markets. You submit an expression of interest to attend the event. At the sandpit, you will work with others to create prototype products and test ideas. The focus is on helping consumers participate in energy grid flexibility. Up to £1 million funding is available for successful projects. The deadline is rolling, so you can apply at any time. This is run by Innovate UK and three research councils.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Must attend sandpit event
  • Must submit expression of interest first

Sectors

Energy & UtilitiesInformation & CommunicationProfessional & Scientific Services

Regions

England

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Full details from Innovate UKNatural Environment Research Council (NERC)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Submit an expression of interest to attend this sandpit opportunity to co-design actionable prototype and minimum viable test products to support the acceleration of market access within consumer led energy grid flexibility.

How to apply

Submit an expression of interest to attend the sandpit event. Specific application details are not provided in the available information.

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Last updated: 1 April 2026