UK government
[Ofwat] The Water Breakthrough Challenge 7
Included in GrantPartner*
Lead entrant must be an appointed water company in England or Wales; SMEs and others can join as partners/consortium members.
Award
Catalyst stream: £150,000 to £2 million per project. Transform stream: £2 million to £10 million per project.
Single applicants welcome
Next deadline
Closes: 5 January 2027
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What it funds
Lead entrant must be an appointed water company in England or Wales; SMEs and others can join as partners/consortium members.
Who it suits
Lead entrant must be an appointed water company in England or Wales; SMEs and others can join as partners/consortium members.
- Any sector
- Industrial R&D
Programme specifications
Award band£1m+
FunderUK government
RegionUK-wide
Partners requiredNo
Next deadline5 January 2027
Key sectors
Any sector
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