Energy Entrepreneurs Fund
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
What it funds
Phased competition funding (typically up to £1m per project) for innovative low-carbon energy technologies in power, heat, storage and efficiency.
Who can apply
UK SMEs and start-ups developing innovative energy technologies; phases announced periodically by DESNZ.
Key criteria
- Developing innovative energy technology
How to apply
Apply during announced phases; technical and commercial assessment, possible incubation support.
Evidence you'll need
- Technology development plan
- Commercialisation route
- Accounts
Last checked against the official source within the last 7 days. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
Related schemes
Innovate UK Grant Competitions
Innovate UK
Rolling portfolio of themed R&D grant competitions for UK businesses, typically funding 25-70% of project costs across feasibility, industrial research and experimental development.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP)
Innovate UK / UKRI
Funds a high-calibre graduate (Associate) plus academic team embedded in your business for 12-36 months to deliver a strategic innovation project. SMEs typically pay ~33% of project costs.
R&D Tax Relief (Merged Scheme & ERIS)
HMRC
Corporation tax relief on qualifying R&D expenditure. Merged scheme gives a 20% above-the-line credit (~15-16% net); loss-making R&D-intensive SMEs can claim enhanced support (ERIS) worth up to ~27p per £1 of qualifying spend.