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Expression of interest: First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) builder: programme entry 2026 Grant

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An organisation based in United Kingdom

In context

This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and large companies, at prototype and pilot stage. Funding is a grant of Total fund £770,000. Coverage is read from the notice itself: United Kingdom.

Summary

Expression of interest for the First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) builder programme, supporting UK businesses to develop climate tech first-of-a-kind projects with up to £315,000 per company. Successful applicants may be invited to apply for a larger grant in FOAK builder phase two.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 10 Oct 2026Accurate?

About this grant

The funder's First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) builder programme entry is an expression of interest competition for UK-registered businesses developing a climate tech first-of-a-kind commercial project. It is the entry stage of the wider FOAK builder programme. The total fund for this competition is £770,000. UK-registered businesses can apply for support worth up to £315,000 to develop a climate tech FOAK project. The competition is intended to help companies move a first-of-a-kind commercial project forward at an early stage. …

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How much funding does this grant offer?
Expression of interest: First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) builder: programme entry offers Total fund £770K.
When is the Expression of interest: First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) builder: programme entry deadline?
Applications close 5 Nov 2026 11:00.
Who can apply for Expression of interest: First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) builder: programme entry?
Eligibility covers organisations in GB; startup, sme, large-company. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.
Total fund £770K
5 Nov 2026 11:00
 
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Quick facts

Opens7 Oct 2026
EligibilityGB
Org typesstartup, sme, large-company
Requires LOIYes
Last verified10 Oct 2026