Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund: Round 5 Challenges - Discovery, autumn 2026
Organisations can apply for a share of up to £30 million for collaborative Discovery Phase Projects that meet the Round 5 challenges.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Up to £200,000 per project, total fund up to £30 million
- Deadline
- 21 Oct 2026 · 5 days left
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary
This is a funding opportunity from the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund for collaborative Discovery Phase Projects. It aims to deliver net zero at the lowest cost to consumers and support innovative businesses. Projects must address one of seven challenge areas related to energy innovation, with a maximum funding request of £200,000.
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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 £200,000 per project, total fund up to £30 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.
- Open to collaborative applications.
- Lead applicant must be an Ofgem licensed gas/electricity distribution or transmission network, or National Energy System Operator (NESO).
- Projects must include at least one other organisation as a Project Partner.
- Projects must start after 1 January 2027, end by 31 May 2027, and be completed within a five-month window.
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