Program
FOAK Builder: working towards climate tech first-of-a-kind deployment
FOAK Builder is an Innovate UK programme supporting UK climate tech SMEs as they transition from demonstration to commercial-scale deployment. Selected companies receive up to 315,000 GBP in technical assistance and project development support in Phase 1, with the potential to apply for Phase 2 DevEx grants.
See your fitKey facts
- Organiser
- Innovate UK
- Deadline
- November 5, 2026
- Opens
- October 7, 2026
- Amount
- £315,000 · Grant
- Open to
- United Kingdom
- Stages
- Series A, Series B and later
- Sectors
- Climate and energy, Industry and manufacturing
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See your fit: whether you qualify, the official application form, and Autopilot to fill it in for you. Equity, fees, format and location open with it.
See your fitKey questions about FOAK Builder: working towards climate tech first-of-a-kind deployment
Who can apply to FOAK Builder: working towards climate tech first-of-a-kind deployment?
FOAK Builder: working towards climate tech first-of-a-kind deployment is aimed at startups at these stages: Series A and Series B and later. Eligible locations: United Kingdom. The company must be incorporated in United Kingdom. Only startups in these sectors qualify: Climate and energy and Industry and manufacturing.
When is the FOAK Builder: working towards climate tech first-of-a-kind deployment deadline?
The FOAK Builder: working towards climate tech first-of-a-kind deployment deadline is November 5, 2026. Applications open on October 7, 2026.
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Verified on November 5, 2026 against the official page.
Verified by an editor: November 2, 2026 · source: iuk-business-connect.org.uk
In-kind support can be up to £315,000 per business in Phase 1.