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Sustainable Ventures Fund 8 (Current) Grant

In context

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 8 provides capital and a 12-month intensive acceleration programme to early-stage climate tech startups in the UK that qualify for SEIS or EIS tax relief. The fund targets founders building solutions in renewable energy, clean materials, construction, food and agriculture, and related climate sectors.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 4 Oct 2026Accurate?

About this grant

SEIS & EIS qualifying early-stage climate tech startups in the UK. Provides capital alongside a 12-month intensive programme with 1:1 support to accelerate growth and secure follow-on funding. Currently accepting applications for the 8th fund.

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Key requirements

  • ✓Must be an early-stage climate tech startup based in the UK
  • ✓Must qualify for SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme) or EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme) tax relief
  • ✓Must operate in climate tech sectors including clean energy, sustainable materials, construction tech, or food and agriculture

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Sustainable Ventures Fund 8 (Current)?
Eligibility covers organisations in GB; startup.

How this compares

  • Compared with 72 similar grants (renewables in United Kingdom) listed in the last 12 months.
  • Similar grants that state a value range from $31k to $69m, with a median of $6.3m (17 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

Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.

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EligibilityGB
Org typesstartup
Last verified4 Oct 2026

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