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Deadline was 25 March 2026 at 11:00am UK time. Page confirms the competition is now closed.
Energy Catalyst: early stage (Round 11) is sponsored by Innovate UK (part of UK Research and Innovation) and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). This program supports highly innovative, market-focused energy technologies and business models that primarily aim to enable energy access in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, the Indo-Pacific region, and Latin America.
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Energy catalyst round 11: early stage – UKRI Funding opportunity: Energy catalyst round 11: early stage The Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) Award range: £50,000 - £300,000 5 January 2026 9:30am UK time 25 March 2026 11:00am UK time See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service . Organisations can apply for a share of up to £7 million across the three strands of the competition.
This is for energy access in ODA eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, the Indo Pacific region and Latin America. This competition is open to single applicants and collaborative applications.
To be eligible for funding you can be from any country and must be either a: research and technology organisation non-governmental organisation To work alone your organisation must be a UK registered micro, small or medium sized enterprise (SME). You must meet the criteria for both the administrative lead and the technology lead. To be the UK administrative lead, your organisation must be a UK registered organisation of any size.
The consortium must contain at least one SME from anywhere in the world claiming grant funding on this application. This is the website for UKRI: our seven research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Let us know if you have feedback or would like to help improve our online products and services .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: UK and overseas businesses and organisations. Projects must involve at least one micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise (SME) from anywhere in the world and have a UK registered administrative lead. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to £7 million total across three strands (project costs between £50,000 and £300,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Energy Catalyst: early stage (Round 11) is funded by Innovate UK (part of UK Research and Innovation) and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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