Underground hydrogen storage demonstrator DEVEX support 2027 Grant
In context
This call is open to small and medium-sized businesses, startups and large companies and 3 others, at idea and R&D stage and prototype and pilot stage. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: United Kingdom.
UKRI, via Innovate UK, is offering project development (DEVEX) funding to UK-registered businesses to prepare studies for underground hydrogen storage demonstrator facilities. It targets UK companies developing hydrogen storage projects that support the energy transition.
About this grant
UK Research and Innovation is offering a funding opportunity, titled Underground hydrogen storage demonstrator DEVEX support, to support project development studies (DEVEX) for underground hydrogen storage demonstrator facilities in the UK. The competition makes up to £1.5 million available in total, shared among successful applicants. The funding is aimed at de-risking and preparing demonstrator projects for underground hydrogen storage, which is a component of the UK's wider hydrogen economy and energy system flexibility goals. The opportunity is published via the Innovation Funding Service, where the full guidance and application details are held. The page itself provides only a summary and does not set out detailed activity lists or deliverables.
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Eligibility
This competition is open to single applicants and collaborations. To lead a project, the organisation must be a UK registered business of any size. Academic institutions, charities, not for profits, public sector organisations and research and technology organisations may participate as collaborators.
Key requirements
- ✓Applicant must be a UK-registered business
- ✓Funding supports project development studies (DEVEX) for underground hydrogen storage demonstrator facilities in the UK
- ✓Total pot is up to £1.5 million shared across successful applicants
Frequently asked questions
- How much funding does UK Research and Innovation offer?
- Underground hydrogen storage demonstrator DEVEX support offers £1.5M.
- When is the Underground hydrogen storage demonstrator DEVEX support deadline?
- Applications close 13 Jan 2027 11:00.
- Who can apply for Underground hydrogen storage demonstrator DEVEX support?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GB; sme, startup, large-company, consortium, consultancy, engineering-contractor. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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Hydrogen and e-fuels funding supports electrolysers, production plants, storage, transport and end uses in industry, shipping and aviation. Support is often tied to low-carbon production standards and offtake from named users. Calls commonly ask for a site, a supply of renewable power and a consortium that covers production through to demand.
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