UK Research and Innovation funds collaborative R&D for battery material technologies to boost UK innovation in advanced electrification and battery manufacturing.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: December 2, 2026: Competition closes
Funding Amounts: Up to £25 million total; individual projects can request £500,000 to £4 million for 12–36 months.
Summary: Supports collaborative R&D to advance battery grade material technologies for electrification, aiming to strengthen the UK’s battery innovation ecosystem.
Key Information: Consortium must include at least one UK-registered SME; only collaborations are eligible.
This funding opportunity, delivered by Innovate UK (part of UK Research and Innovation) and co-funded by the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST), aims to accelerate innovation in battery grade material technologies for electrification. The competition is part of the Battery Innovation Programme, supporting collaborative R&D projects that address critical capability gaps in the UK battery value chain—such as cell, module, and pack manufacturing, battery management systems, and supply chain resilience. The initiative seeks to bolster the UK’s position in advanced battery manufacturing, improve supply chain security, and drive progress toward net zero objectives.