Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Discovery C7

Grant Partially funded

UK Research and Innovation (funding from the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund) United Kingdom 2026

Information

The Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Discovery C7 is a competitive funding competition for collaborative Discovery Phase projects that meet the Innovation Challenges. Organisations can apply for a share of up to £30 million exclusive of VAT. Funding is provided from the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund and administered via the Innovation Funding Service.

Benefits

Awarded project funding (a share of up to £30 million exclusive of VAT).

Eligibility

The competition is open to collaborations only. To lead a Discovery Phase Project, the lead must be an Ofgem licensed electricity or gas distribution network, transmission operator, or National Energy System Operator (NESO).

Application

Apply via the Innovation Funding Service competition portal.

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Opportunity Details

TypeGrant

FundingPartially funded

OrganiserUK Research and Innovation (funding from the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund)

LocationUnited Kingdom

Study level Postdoc

Who can apply Postdoc, Early-career professional

Open toTo lead a discovery phase project, the lead organisation must be an Ofgem-licensed electricity or gas distribution network, transmission operator, or National Energy System Operator.

Environment / Climate Engineering