- Funding agency:
- NGO
- Status:
- open
- Location:
- Ireland, UK
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2445: DRIVE35: Scale Up Fund
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Location:
UK
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity:
Status:
Open
Budget:
GBP 150,000,000
Award ceiling:
N/A
Award floor:
N/A
Sector:
Pollution & Waste Management (incl. treatment), Vehicles
Languages:
English
Eligible applicants:
Private Sector
Eligible applicant countries:
UK
Date posted:
Jun 30, 2026
Summary
Provide funding for organisations establishing scale-up manufacturing facilities for zero emission ...
Eligible applicants are organisations seeking to deliver scale-up manufacturing facilities for zero emission vehicle technologies. The competition is open to both single applicants and collabor...
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Description
2445: DRIVE35: Scale Up FundOpportunity status: OpenFunders: Innovate UKCo-funders: The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), The Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC)Funding type: GrantTotal fund: £150,000,000Publication date: 29 June 2026Opening date:
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About the Funding Agency
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the national funding agency investing in science and research in the UK.
Operating across the whole of the UK and with a combined budget of more than £6 billion, UK Research and Innovation is bringing together the seven Research Councils, Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England.
UK Research and Innovation will be an independent organisation and a strong voice for research and innovation, both to government and internationally, and will be supported and challenged by an independent chair and board. We intend to be an outstanding organisation that ensures the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. We will do this by creating the best environment for research and innovation to flourish.
About the Sectors
Pollution & Waste Management (incl. treatment)
Includes initiatives aimed at reducing environmental pollution and improving the collection, treatment, and disposal of waste.
Key areas:
- Pollution prevention and environmental protection
- Solid and liquid waste management
- Recycling and waste treatment solutions
- Environmental clean-up and remediation projects
Vehicles
Covers the supply, operation, and maintenance of vehicles used for land, water, air, and specialized transport purposes.
Key areas:
- Land vehicles (cars, buses, trains, off-road vehicles)
- Watercraft and marine vehicles
- Aircraft, drones, and aerospace vehicles
- Specialized vehicles (ambulances and service vehicles)
Locations
UK
The United Kingdom invests in rail modernization, renewable energy expansion, digital infrastructure, and regional transport connectivity to support economic growth. Major programs include high-speed rail development, offshore wind projects, and urban transit upgrades. Infrastructure financing combines public expenditure, private sector participation, and regulated asset models. Decarbonization targets, regional inequality, and productivity enhancement shape long-term infrastructure priorities.
Nr. of tenders: 23864
Nr. of grants: 10983
Nr. of donors: 794
Nr. of jobs: 513
Nr. of tenders: 23864
Nr. of grants: 10983
Nr. of donors: 794
Nr. of jobs: 513
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