At a glance
Expression of interest: First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) builder: programme entry is a national competitive grant from UK Research and Innovation for the research & development sector. Funding is up to £315K. 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 November 5, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.ukri.org.
- Amount
- Up to £315K
- Deadline
- 5 Nov 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
Funding opportunity Funding opportunity: Expression of interest: First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) builder: programme entry Opportunity status: Open Funders: Innovate UK Funding type: Other Total fund: £770,000 Publication date: 8 October 2026 Opening date: 7 October 2026 9:00am UK time Closing date: 5 November 2026 11:00am UK time See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service . UK-registered businesses can apply for support worth up to £315,000 to develop a climate tech FOAK project. Companies successful at this expression of interest stage could be invited to apply for a larger grant through FOAK builder phase two. Eligibility summary This competition is open to single applicants only. To work alone your organisation must be a UK registered micro, small or medium sized enterprise . Your company must be at the appropriate stage in developing a climate tech FOAK commercial proj...
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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