Zero Emission Flight Demonstrator Round 1

This grant offers a share of at least £8 million for developing zero emission flight technology in the UK. UK registered organisations can apply for between £1,000 and £5 million per project. The funding comes from the Department of Transport. You can use the money to develop aircraft that produce no emissions during flight. This could include electric planes, hydrogen-powered aircraft, or other clean aviation technologies. The deadline is 1 April 2026. You need to be a UK registered organisation to apply.

This grant is for UK registered organisations working on clean aviation technology. You could be an aerospace company, research organisation, or tech business developing zero emission aircraft. The grant is not limited to large companies, as funding starts from £1,000.

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of a minimum of £8 million for developing zero emission capable flight in the UK, subject to a sufficient number of high quality applications being received. This funding is from DfT.