DRIVE35 Scale-up Fund Drawdown 5
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £150 million to create scale up manufacturing facilities for zero emission vehicle technologies.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Up to £150 million total fund; individual grants between £2.5 million and £20 million
- Deadline
- 4 Nov 2026
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary
This fund offers up to £150 million for UK businesses to develop manufacturing facilities for zero-emission vehicle technologies. Projects should focus on pilot or demonstration scale facilities and aim to validate manufacturing capability and commercial viability, unlocking significant private investment in the process. The opportunity is suitable for businesses looking to expand their manufacturing for areas like electrical energy storage, electric machines, power electronics, and lightweighting materials.
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Who this is best for
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
- Organisations based in UK-wide
- Projects aligned with innovation funding
- Teams seeking funding around Up to £150 million total fund; individual grants between £2.5 million and £20 million
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- UK registered businesses of any size can lead or collaborate; total eligible costs at least £5 million, project duration at least 12 months, and demonstrate unlocking of private investment at least double the grant amount.
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