Innovate Ukraine - funding

This funding competition makes available up to £14.5m to support businesses to develop highly innovative, sustainable energy technologies and business models which can specifically support the recovery of Ukraine’s energy system.

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The InnovateUkraine competition is open to both UK and international participants.

Key Dates

  • Competition deadline – 11 am on 23 May 2025
  • Applicants notified of outcome of their application – 25 June 2025

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for InnovateUkraine funding your project must:

  • have total project costs of between £50,000 and £2 million.
  • start on or after 1st December 2025.
  • end by 31st December 2027.
  • have a maximum duration of 24 months.
  • involve at least one partner with a legal entity in Ukraine.
  • include a UK-registered administrative lead.
  • involve a business of any size.
  • involve at least one legally separate collaborator.

Focus on the following technologies: 

  • Smart green grids
  • Renewable generation
  • Renewable heat
  • Green fuels
  • Low-carbon buildings and homes
  • Industrial decarbonisation
  • Repurposing existing energy infrastructure

The programme is funded by UK International Development and led by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

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