UKRI funds UK businesses to develop innovative, science-based solutions for decarbonising concrete, including new chemistries, production optimisations, recycling, and carbon sequestration technologies.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: July 8, 2026
Funding Amounts: Stage 1: £50,000 grant per project (6 months); up to £11.5 million total across both stages.
Summary: Funding and sector-specific support for UK businesses developing innovative solutions to decarbonise concrete in the construction industry.
Key Information: Open to single UK-registered businesses only; full application and video pitch required.
This funding opportunity supports UK-registered businesses aiming to accelerate the decarbonisation of concrete through innovative technologies and business models. Successful applicants will join a Growth Cohort, receiving a tailored support package and grant funding to develop and implement ambitious innovation and growth plans. The programme is designed as a two-stage competition; this call is for Stage 1, which focuses on developing a robust growth plan and preparing for further support and funding in Stage 2.