At a glance
DRIVE35 innovation fund: collaborate three is a national competitive grant from UK Research and Innovation for the research & development sector. Funding is up to £20M. Eligible applicants: See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations. The application deadline is September 16, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.ukri.org.
- Amount
- Up to £20M
- Deadline
- Sep 16, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
Funding opportunity Funding opportunity: DRIVE35 innovation fund: collaborate three Opportunity status: Open Funders: Innovate UK Co-funders: Department for Business and Trade Funding type: Grant Total fund: £20,000,000 Publication date: 30 June 2026 Opening date: 26 June 2026 9:30am UK time Closing date: 16 September 2026 11:00am UK time See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service . UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £20 million for late stage collaborative research and development projects. Projects will support the UK’s transition to zero emission vehicles and a pathway to a net zero automotive industry. DRIVE35 (Driving Research and Investment in Vehicle Electrification) is a Department for Business and Trade led programme. Eligibility summary This competition is open to collaborations only. To lead a collaborative project your organisat...
Who can apply
See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations.
How to apply
Apply through the UKRI Funding Service as directed on the official opportunity page linked below.
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