Grant opportunity
2445: DRIVE35: Scale Up Fund
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £150 million, to create scale up manufacturing facilities for zero emission vehicle technologies.
- Funder
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
- 15 August 2026
- 15 August 2026: Aug 14, 2026
- Award
- share of up to £150 million
- Applicant
- UK registered organisations.
- Discipline
- Cross-disciplinary Research and Innovation
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Posted
- Jun 29, 2026
Call summary
Overview
2445: DRIVE35: Scale Up Fund is an official UKRI opportunity. UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £150 million, to create scale up manufacturing facilities for zero emission vehicle technologies.
Who can apply
UK registered organisations.
What it supports
- Cross-disciplinary Research and Innovation
- UKRI council/category: Innovate UK
- Open call subject to UKRI eligibility rules
Funding and duration
share of up to £150 million
15 August 2026
15 August 2026: Aug 14, 2026
How to apply
Use the official UKRI opportunity page to confirm the full guidance, eligibility, assessment process and submission route before applying.
Call details
Source-based overview
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £150 million, to create scale up manufacturing facilities for zero emission vehicle technologies. The official UKRI page should be used for complete scope, eligibility, application steps, funding conditions and any council-specific requirements.
Eligibility
UK registered organisations.
Funding and benefits
share of up to £150 million
Themes and supported activities
Cross-disciplinary Research and Innovation
UKRI council/category: Innovate UK
Open call subject to UKRI eligibility rules
Deadline and timeline
15 August 2026: 15 August 2026: Aug 14, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official UKRI opportunity page to confirm the full guidance, eligibility, assessment process and submission route before applying.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.