Growth Cohorts: Next generation low carbon concrete cohort entry
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
What it funds
DescriptionInnovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will invest up to £11.5 million to create a cohort of ambitious businesses, across a two-stage competition, to accelerate concrete decarbonisation.This is subject to a sufficient number of high quality applications being received.The aim of this competition is to recruit ambitious businesses to join a Growth Cohort. The Growth Cohort will fund and support businesses to accelerate their ambitions to decarbonise concrete.The Growth
Who can apply
Who can applyYour projectYour project must:have a grant funding request of £50,000last for 6 monthsstart by 1 December 2026end by 31 May 2027upload a video in response to the video pitch question in your applicationAny funded organisation needs to carry out their project work in the UK and must intend to exploit the project results from or in the UK.Projects must always start on the first of the month, even if this is a non-working day. You must not start your project until your Grant Offer Letter has been approved by Innovate UK. Any delays within Project Setup may mean we need to delay your project start date.You will be made ineligible if you exceed the Minimal Financial Assistance limit. You must submit a complete declaration as part of your application.Lead organisationTo work alone your organisation must be a UK registered business of any size.This competition is open to single applicants only.More information on the different types of organisation can be found in our Funding rules.SubcontractorsSubcontractors are allowed in this competition.Subcontractors can be from anywhere in the UK and you must select them through your usual procurement process.You can use subcontractors
How to apply
Before you startYou must read the guidance on applying for a competition on the Innovation Funding Service before you start.Before submitting, it is the lead applicant’s responsibility to make sure:that all the information provided in the application is correctyour proposal meets the eligibility and scope criteriaall sections of the application are marked as completeYou can reopen your application once submitted, up until the competition deadline. You must resubmit the application before the competition deadline.What we ask youThe application is split into four sections:Project details.Application questions.Finances.Project Impact.Accessibility and InclusionWe welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. This includes making reasonable adjustments, for people who have a disability or a long-t
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