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Competition to support the identification and development of energy related innovations which are critical to Ukraine’s recovery.
InnovateUkraine is a funding competition which aims to support and develop the energy innovations which will aid the recovery and restoration of Ukraine. The programme is funded by UK International Development and led by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), with the support of its partners.
InnovateUkraine makes available up to £14.5m to support businesses to develop highly innovative, sustainable energy technologies and business models which can specifically support the recovery of Ukraine’s energy system.
The aim of the competition is to accelerate Ukraine’s recovery and ensure the country’s energy supply is low-carbon, affordable and secure. It focuses on creating immediate energy security for Ukraine and helping its long-term ambitions to transition away from hydrocarbons.
Your project can support the development, testing or scale up of innovative technologies or business models. Your project must do all four of the following
- focus on the specific needs of Ukraine’s energy recovery.
- be an innovative technology or business model that is low-carbon, affordable and secure.
- create energy resilience to attacks in the short term or build access to clean energy in the future.
- subscribe to the principle of “leave no one behind”, meaning due attention should be paid to ensure benefits reach the poorest and most marginalised.
While any technology which meets the above criteria is in scope, priority will be given to projects which can practically demonstrate innovations in pilot projects which support the following themes
- Smart Green Grids
- Renewable Generation
- Renewable Heat
- Green Fuels
- Low Carbon Buildings and Homes
- Re-purposing Existing Infrastructure
- Industrial Decarbonisation
A series of webinars and one-to-one virtual meetings will be held to discuss project opportunities and facilitate introductions between organisations to help identify and develop energy related innovations which are critical to Ukraine’s recovery. The competition will formally open to applications on Monday 10 March 2025 but the collaboration and networking platform is open early to allow prospective applicants to prepare, locate and network with potential project partners.
Find out more about InnovateUkraine 2025 and how to register now.
The competition will close to applications on Friday 23 May 2025.
First published 19 February 2025
