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Pre-seed Funding Grant

In context

This call is open to startups, at idea and R&D stage, pre-seed and seed stage. Funding is an equity investment. Coverage is read from the notice itself: United Kingdom and the European Union.

Summary

Octopus Ventures provides first-round, angel, and pre-seed equity investments in early-stage companies building technology and climate solutions. The fund targets founders at the earliest stages of company formation across technology and climate sectors.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 26 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

First round, angel, and pre-seed stage investments. Octopus Ventures invests in early-stage companies building a better world across technology and climate sectors.

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Key requirements

  • ✓Early-stage company (first round, angel, or pre-seed stage)
  • ✓Operating in technology or climate sectors
  • ✓Building solutions for a better world

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Pre-seed Funding?
Eligibility covers organisations in GB, EU; 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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Quick facts

Sourcefunder-discovery
EligibilityGB, EU
Org typesstartup
Last verified26 Sep 2026

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