Funder
Innovate UK, GB and other funders: Faraday Battery Challenge: collaborative R&D
Added date
25/05/2023
Closing date
16/07/2023
Call summary
Up to £10m is available to demonstrate or accelerate state of the art battery technologies in the UK, grow the supply chain & increase UK competitiveness.
The aim of this competition is to:
accelerate development and commercialisation of state of the art battery technologies in the UK
support growth of the supply chain and companies in the UK battery sector
increase UK competitiveness in the global battery industry
demonstrate ability of battery technologies to meet the needs of specific applications
This competition is split into 2 strands:
Faraday Battery Challenge Round 6 Innovation: Feasibility Studies (project costs £100k-£750k, lasting 3-12 months)
Faraday Battery Challenge Round 6: CR&D (this strand: project costs £300k-£2.5m, lasting 6-15 months)
Scientific scope
Automotive Engineering; Electric & Hybrid Vehicles; Energy Storage - Batteries & Grid
PI eligibility
Applicant type Academic Institution; Commercial or Private Sector; Government or Public Sector; Individuals: Early Career and Emerging in Field; Individuals: Mid-Career to Established in Field; Non-profit