GrantEquity-free United Kingdom
DRIVE35 Innovation Fund – Collaborate
Innovate UK
Apply / official page ↗Typical funding
Up to £20M total across collaborative R&D projects; per‑project funding depends on scope.
Maximum
Competition cap £20M; individual project caps defined in call.
Startup stage
Pilot and pre‑commercialisation stages for automotive and battery innovators.
Sector focus
Zero‑emission vehicles and associated technologies.
Overview
Late‑stage collaborative R&D grants supporting the UK’s transition to zero‑emission vehicles and net‑zero automotive industry.
Who's eligible
UK‑registered organisations collaborating in consortia to deliver late‑stage automotive innovation.
How to apply
Apply via Innovation Funding Service under DRIVE35 calls with detailed collaboration and impact plans.
Good to know
Complementary to the DRIVE35 Scale‑Up Fund for companies moving from R&D to manufacturing.