Innovate UK Energy Catalyst Round 11: Early Stage
Energy Catalyst Round 11: Early Stage
- Competition opens: Monday 17 March 2025
- Competition closes: Wednesday 30 April 2025 11:00am
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will work with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to invest up to £4.5 million in innovation projects. This funding is part of the Ayrton Fund.
The aim of this competition is to accelerate the innovations needed to create new or improved clean energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia or Indo-Pacific regions. Creating a just and inclusive energy transition by integrating gender equality, disability, and social inclusion to ensure we are extending the benefits of clean energy to all to meet the sustainable development goals (SDGs) 7 and 13.
Your proposal must focus on:
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improving energy access in Official Development Assistance (ODA) eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Indo-Pacific regions
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having a technology or business model which is affordable, reliable and low carbon
Your project must:
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have total costs of between £50,000 and £300,000
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start by 1 September 2025
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end by 31 August 2026
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last between 6 months and 12 months
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provide a just transition to ensure gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI)
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help deliver innovation for clean energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, or the Indo-Pacific
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include a UK registered administrative lead
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partner with a UK administrative lead if you are an international organisation
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include an international partner
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involve at least one micro, small or medium sized enterprise (SME) from anywhere in the world