UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) / Innovate UK
Testing and validating underground hydrogen storage components
A collaborative R&D grant to accelerate testing and validation of components for underground hydrogen storage under the R&D Missions Accelerator Programme. Suited to consortia with business, research and end-user partners.
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Collaborative consortium; lead must be a UK registered business, RTO or academic institution. Project grant request must be between £2.5 million and £5 million, with a single enterprise capped at £3 million. Project must start 1 May 2027 and last 24 to 30 months. Up to £5 million allocated across the competition.
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Listed under Innovation and R&D, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
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