Grant opportunity

Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Discovery C6

Collaborative Discovery Phase projects for energy system innovation challenges; up to £30 million available exclusive of VAT.

GrantClean energyregulated energy networksinnovationUnited KingdomResearch funding
Funder
Innovate UK / Ofgem
Opened May 27, 2026; closes June 24, 2026
Opened May 27, 2026; closes June 24, 2026: Jun 24, 2026
Award
up to £30 million available exclusive of VAT
Applicant
United Kingdom
Discipline
Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
Region
United Kingdom
Posted
May 27, 2026

Call summary

Overview

Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Discovery C6 is a grant from Innovate UK / Ofgem. Collaborative Discovery Phase projects for energy system innovation challenges; up to £30 million available exclusive of VAT.

Who can apply

United Kingdom

What it supports

  • Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
  • United Kingdom
  • Grant

Funding and duration

  • up to £30 million available exclusive of VAT

Opened May 27, 2026; closes June 24, 2026

Opened May 27, 2026; closes June 24, 2026: Jun 24, 2026

How to apply

Use the linked call page to confirm current requirements and complete the application.

Call details

Source-based overview

Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Discovery C6 is listed as a grant from Innovate UK / Ofgem. Collaborative Discovery Phase projects for energy system innovation challenges; up to £30 million available exclusive of VAT. The opportunity is relevant to United Kingdom. The recorded timing is: Opened May 27, 2026; closes June 24, 2026. Applicants should review the linked call page for the final eligibility rules, submission documents, timing, funding conditions and application route.

Eligibility

United Kingdom

Funding and benefits

up to £30 million available exclusive of VAT

Themes and supported activities

Environment, Climate and Natural Resources

United Kingdom

Grant

Deadline and timeline

Opened May 27, 2026; closes June 24, 2026: Opened May 27, 2026; closes June 24, 2026: Jun 24, 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 linked call page to confirm current requirements and complete the application.

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.