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Investor Partnerships – Battery Innovation Programme (Innovate UK)

Investor Partnerships – Battery Innovation Programme

Closing soon · 11 days Grant United Kingdom Innovate UK (UK Research and Innovation) · Investor Partnerships – Battery Innovation Programme
Closes
25 Nov 2026
11 days left
Opened
5 Oct 2026
Funding per project
50 000–2 000 000 GBP
Who can apply
Micro companies, SMEs
Open to applicants from
United Kingdom

What this call funds

UK registered micro, small and medium businesses with a battery-related project can apply for Innovate UK grant funding, but only if they first secure aligned private investment from an approved investor partner who submitted an expression of interest. Grants cover up to 70% of costs for micro and small firms in feasibility and industrial research projects (45% for experimental development), with project costs between £50,000 and £2 million depending on category. A minimum of £5 million is allocated; the application closes on 25 November 2026 at 11:00am UK time.

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The call in detail

Funder
Innovate UK (UK Research and Innovation)
Programme
Investor Partnerships – Battery Innovation Programme
Type
Grant
Funding per project
50 000–2 000 000 GBP
Total budget of the call
5 000 000 GBP
Funding rate
Up to 70% of eligible costs
Eligible applicants
Micro companies, SMEs
Eligible countries
United Kingdom
Startup relevance
Medium
Source
UK Find a Grant — schemes open to the private sector

Key dates

5 Oct 2026
Applications opened
25 Nov 2026
Applications close

Earlier rounds and changes

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