Energy Catalyst Round 10

Apply for a share of up to £10 million across three stages, to create new or improved clean energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia or the Indo-Pacific regions

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is working with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to invest up to £10 million in innovation projects. This funding is part of the Ayrton Fund.

The aim of this competition is to accelerate the innovations needed to create new or improved clean energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia or Indo-Pacific regions. This will create a just and inclusive energy transition, and extend the benefits of clean energy to all to meet sustainable development goals 7 and 13.

To be in scope for Energy Catalyst Round 10 your project must address both energy access and clean energy. Your proposal must focus on:

• improving energy access in Official Development Assistance eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Indo-Pacific regions
• having a technology or business model which is affordable, reliable, and low carbon

This competition is split into three strands which are now open to applications:

• Energy Catalyst Round 10 - early-stage
• Energy Catalyst Round 10 - mid-stage
• Energy Catalyst Round 10 - late-stage

You must ensure you submit your application to the correct strand for your project. You will not be able to transfer your application and it will not be sent for assessment if it is out of scope.

First published 20 March 2023