This challenge is investing in electrification technologies, including power electronics, machines and drives (PEMD). The investment will support the UK’s push towards a net zero carbon economy and contribute to the development of clean technology supply chains.
Funding councils:
Innovate UK
This challenge is investing in research and innovation projects, and facilities, to drive the growth of a strong battery business in the UK.
It aims to develop battery technologies that are:
- cost-effective
- high performing
- longer range
- faster charging
- long-lasting
- safe and sustainable
Funding councils:
Innovate UK
Building the aviation ecosystem needed to speed up the introduction of electric sub-regional aircraft, advanced air mobility vehicles and drones into the UK.
It works with industry, academia, government and regulators to transform how we connect people, deliver goods and provide services.
Funding councils:
ESRCInnovate UK
The Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) supports cutting-edge research to address challenges faced by developing countries.
The fund addresses the UN sustainable development goals. It aims to maximise the impact of research and innovation to improve lives and opportunity in the developing world.
Funding councils:
AHRCBBSRCEPSRCESRCInnovate UKMRCNERCSTFC
The aim of this programme is to assess sustainable routes for large-scale removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, allowing the UK to take a major step towards achieving net zero emissions, and to benefit from the £400 billion future global market in greenhouse gas removal.
Funding councils:
AHRCBBSRCEPSRCESRCInnovate UKNERC
This challenge aims to help people remain active, productive, independent and socially connected across generations for as long as possible. It does this by enabling businesses, including social enterprises, to develop and deliver beneficial products, services and business models.
Funding councils:
ESRCInnovate UK
The Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge supports development of low-carbon technologies and infrastructure, increasing industry competitiveness and contributing to the UK’s clean growth.
It will reduce the carbon emissions from energy intensive industries, such as iron and steel, cement, refining and chemicals.
Funding councils:
EPSRCInnovate UK
This programme brings together Innovate UK’s use of grant funding, and investor partners’ aligned funding and expertise.
Its aim is to stimulate research and development in micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, while accelerating equity investment into those companies so that they can grow more rapidly through innovation.
Funding councils:
Innovate UK
The Low Cost Nuclear Programme Phase 2 is a research and development programme to further develop the UK small modular reactor power station concept to successfully pass the key regulatory milestone of Generic Design Assessment (GDA) Step 2 completion by 31 March 2025. It is led by Rolls-Royce SMR Ltd. with UKRI as delivery partner overseeing programme management on behalf of the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, who are accountable for the project.
Funding councils:
Innovate UK
The Made Smarter Innovation challenge funds businesses and researchers to deliver a resilient, flexible, more productive and environmentally sustainable UK manufacturing sector.
Funding councils:
EPSRCESRCInnovate UK
