Battery Innovation Programme: battery skills initiatives
Funds UK organisations to establish or expand regionally relevant, industry-aligned training initiatives for battery manufacturing and supply chain workforce development.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: June 18, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to £3.7 million total; individual projects can request £440,000–£1.2 million for up to 36 months.
Summary: Supports UK organisations to establish or scale regional skills initiatives for battery manufacturing and its supply chain.
Key Information: Lead applicants must be UK academic, research, charity, not-for-profit, or public sector organisations.
Description
This grant, delivered by Innovate UK as part of the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Battery Innovation Programme, provides funding to UK registered organisations to establish or expand regional skills initiatives focused on battery manufacturing and its supply chain. The competition aims to address critical workforce needs in the battery sector by supporting training and educational programs that are regionally relevant, industry-aligned, and nationally accredited. Projects may either establish new regional training initiatives or scale existing skills provision, with a focus on levels 2–5 national qualifications.
