Innovate UK offers the Ultra Long Duration Energy Storage Project Development Studies funding opportunity to support the development of ultra long duration battery energy storage demonstrators in the UK. UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £3 million for project development studies.

Overview

The programme provides grant funding for project development studies that advance ultra long duration battery energy storage demonstrators. This opportunity is managed by Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation.

Funding and Benefits

• Total fund: £3,000,000
• Funding type: Grant
• Applicants can apply for a share of up to £3 million.

Eligibility

The competition is open to single applicants and collaborations.

• To lead a collaborative project or to work alone, the organisation must be a UK registered business.
• A consortium may contain one or more of the following organisation types:
  • other UK registered business
  • academic institution
  • research and technology organisation
  • charity
  • not for profit
  • public sector organisation

Deadline and Timeline

• Publication date: 7 August 2026
• Opening date: 3 August 2026 at 9:00am UK time
• Closing date: 30 September 2026 at 11:00am UK time

Application Process

Full opportunity details and the application portal are available on the Innovation Funding Service.

Contact Information

For further information, applicants may visit the UK Research and Innovation website or access the full opportunity details through the Innovation Funding Service at the link provided in the listing.