GrantEquity-free United Kingdom
DRIVE35 Scale‑Up Fund
Innovate UK / UK Government
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Individual awards can be large; competition total is up to £150M for manufacturing facilities.
Maximum
Up to £150M across projects with no fixed per‑project cap stated; large projects expected.
Startup stage
Scale‑up stage hardware and manufacturing startups in EV supply chains.
Sector focus
Zero‑emission vehicle technologies and related manufacturing.
Overview
Large fund supporting scale‑up manufacturing facilities for zero‑emission vehicle technologies in the UK.
Who's eligible
UK‑registered organisations (including businesses) with projects creating scale‑up manufacturing facilities for EV tech; non‑UK businesses must set up UK entities before grant award.
How to apply
Apply via Innovation Funding Service, providing detailed manufacturing and impact plans.
Good to know
Strategic for climate‑tech and automotive deep‑tech companies aiming for large‑scale production.