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[IUK] FOAK Builder: Programme Entry Expression of Interest

Innovate UK Climate Tech FOAK Builder programme-entry EOI. UK SMEs apply as a single applicant for in-kind support of up to £315,000. This is not the same competition as Contracts for Innovation: FOAK26.

Award
If a FOAK Support plan is agreed, in-kind support can be up to £315,000. Successful EOIs may be invited to Phase 2 grant.
Single applicants welcomeClosing soon

Next deadline

Closes: 5 November 2026

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What it funds

Innovate UK Climate Tech FOAK Builder programme-entry EOI. UK SMEs apply as a single applicant for in-kind support of up to £315,000. This is not the same competition as Contracts for Innovation: FOAK26.

Who it suits

UK registered SME. Single applicant only. Climate-tech first-of-a-kind projects aiming at a later capital raise of £10 million–£100 million.

  • Clean energy & net zero
  • Feasibility

Programme specifications

Award band£250k-£1m
FunderInnovate UK
RegionUK-wide
Partners requiredNo
Next deadline5 November 2026
Key sectors
Clean energy & net zero

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