Deadline Date: March 25, 2026
The Innovate UK is inviting grant applications to support innovative projects that increase clean energy access in developing regions.
This initiative aims to accelerate innovations that contribute to a just and inclusive energy transition while extending the benefits of clean energy to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.
This funding opportunity is designed to support innovative solutions that expand clean energy access, foster international collaboration, and enable the practical demonstration of new technologies in regions where they are most needed. By combining scientific innovation, cross-border partnerships, and SME involvement, the program seeks to drive impactful projects that contribute to a sustainable and inclusive global energy transition.
Projects applying for this funding must have total eligible costs between £50,000 and £5 million and can run for a duration of 6 to 36 months, starting no earlier than 1 August 2026 and concluding by 31 March 2030. Eligible projects should focus on delivering clean energy access in the target regions and include testing or demonstration work in at least one ODA-eligible country.
To be eligible, projects must involve at least one partner with a legal entity in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, the Indo-Pacific, or Latin America, which can include in-country offices. Projects led by international organizations must have a UK-registered administrative lead. Additionally, applications must include at least one legally separate collaborator and involve at least one micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise (SME) from anywhere in the world.
For more information, visit GOV.UK.
