Ultra Long Duration Energy Storage Project Development Studies

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Closing in 56 days

Funding

£350,000 – £700,000

Location

England

Applications

Open until 30 September 2026

Overview

UK businesses can apply for funding to develop ultra long duration battery energy storage demonstrators. The total pot is up to £3 million. Individual grants range from £350,000 to £700,000. You must be a UK registered business. Projects must be based in England. The deadline to apply is 30 September 2026.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited company

Key requirements:

  • Must be a UK registered business
  • Project must relate to ultra long duration battery energy storage demonstrators
Who is this for?

This grant is for UK registered businesses working on ultra long duration battery energy storage projects in England. You should be at the project development or demonstrator stage. It is not for businesses outside England or those working on other types of energy storage.

Regions

Full details from Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £3 million for project development studies to support the development of ultra long duration battery energy storage demonstrators in the UK.

How to apply

Apply through Innovate UK's funding portal. The source does not detail specific steps or whether a two-stage process applies.

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Last updated: 5 August 2026