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Sustainable Ventures Fund VIII (Current) Grant

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This call is open to startups, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Coverage is read from the notice itself: United Kingdom.

Summary

Sustainable Ventures Fund VIII provides capital and intensive 12-month support to early-stage climate tech startups in the UK that qualify for SEIS/EIS tax relief. The programme includes mentorship, 1:1 support, and assistance securing follow-on funding.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 5 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

This venture fund provides capital and a 12-month intensive support programme to early-stage climate technology startups focused on sustainable buildings. Eligible applicants must be UK-based startups that qualify for Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) or Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) tax relief. The programme combines equity investment with mentorship, one-to-one support and assistance in securing follow-on funding. Startups at idea, research and development, prototype, pilot, pre-seed and seed stages are welcome. Participation in the full 12-month programme is required. The fund is currently accepting applications.

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Key requirements

  • ✓Must be an early-stage climate tech startup
  • ✓Must qualify for SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme) or EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme) tax relief
  • ✓Must be based in or operating in the UK
  • ✓Commitment to 12-month intensive programme participation

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Sustainable Ventures Fund VIII (Current)?
Eligibility covers organisations in GB; startup.

Relevant sectors

How this compares

  • Compared with 29 similar grants (buildings in United Kingdom) listed in the last 12 months.
  • Similar grants that state a value range from $13k to $106m, with a median of $125k (5 grants).
  • This is the only similar grant from this organisation listed here in the last 12 months.

Figures are computed from notices listed on Raise Lens in the same sector and country over the last 12 months.

About this sector

Sustainable buildings funding covers low-energy new build, deep retrofit, building performance data and healthier indoor environments. Public owners procure design and works through tenders, while grants support innovation and community schemes. Bids are usually judged on measured performance, cost and delivery experience in occupied buildings.

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Quick facts

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EligibilityGB
Org typesstartup
Last verified5 Sep 2026

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