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R&D Missions Accelerator Programme β€” Clean Energy Superpower Mission

Consumer Led Flexibility for the Clean Energy Superpower Mission

Funds UK organisations developing pre-commercialisation projects in consumer-led energy flexibility through Innovate UK's Clean Energy Superpower Mission.

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Innovate UK administers this grant competition under the UKRI R&D Missions Accelerator Programme, specifically within the Clean Energy Superpower Mission. The competition is a single open call with a total pool of up to Β£25 million available for pre-commercialisation R&D projects. Per-project award amounts are not specified in the published opportunity; organisations apply for a share of the pool.…

Consumer-led energy flexibility and demand-side flexibility technologies at pre-commercialisation stage, contributing to the UK Clean Energy Superpower Mission.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.Β£25M

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