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DRIVE35 Scale-up Fund

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) · Competitive · Research & Development

At a glance

DRIVE35 Scale-up Fund is a national competitive grant from UK Research and Innovation for the research & development sector. Funding is up to £150M. Eligible applicants: See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via the official listing at www.ukri.org.

Amount
Up to £150M
Deadline
Rolling
Type
Competitive
Status
Closed

About this program

Funding opportunity Funding opportunity: DRIVE35 Scale-up Fund Opportunity status: Open Funders: Innovate UK Co-funders: Department for Business and Trade, Advanced Propulsion Centre UK Funding type: Grant Total fund: £150,000,000 Publication date: 17 September 2025 Opening date: 17 September 2025 9:30am UK time Closing date: Open - no closing date See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service . UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £150 million to create scale up manufacturing facilities for zero emission vehicle technologies. Eligibility summary This competition is open to single applicants and collaborations. To lead a project your organisation must be a UK registered business. Non-UK registered businesses may apply but must set up a UK registered business before any grant can be awarded. The UK registered business must deliver the project. Y...

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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