Chance for innovative start-ups to claim support package

Energy Systems Catapult has launched a new challenge call offering acceleration support for up to four energy systems SME innovators entering the scale-up stage.

It aims to find the UK’s most promising later-stage energy start-ups, to provide tailored support that will develop and strengthen their innovations and accelerate their growth.

The UK’s path to Net Zero by 2050 requires pioneering SMEs who are innovating towards a greener future. Many of these SMEs lack access to the support and financing needed to scale-up their businesses and unleash their full potential.

Paul Jordan, Catapult’s business leader, innovator support, says:

“We need an Energy System that’s fit for Net Zero, so we’re looking for the UK’s energy ‘scale ups’ who can accelerate the decarbonisation of homes, and/or support the transition to a flexible, digitalised net zero energy system.

“We would love to hear from SME innovators that are making good progress in their commercialisation journey but would benefit from assistance from the Catapult. Each SME will be provided with up to £75,000 worth of Catapult support, including, but not limited to, in depth business coaching, matchmaking with customers and investors, and access to the Catapult’s tools and expertise to test, develop and validate innovations.”

To be considered for the program, applicants must align with the Catapult’s core mission areas, demonstrate market demand and product maturity, have received private investment, and be available for a virtual interview on the 20th and 21st of March.

Successful applicants will also have the opportunity to exhibit at the Innovating to Net Zero 2024 Exhibition and Conference in Birmingham on the 16th of April.

The application form can be found here.

This challenge call closes for applications at 12:00pm on Friday 8th March 2024.