£50K Energy Catalyst Late Stage Round 11

Supports late‑stage innovation projects that accelerate access to affordable, reliable, and low‑carbon energy in ODA‑eligible countries.

• Part of the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) and UK’s Ayrton Fund commitment.
• Aims to advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 7 & 13): clean energy access and climate action.
• Projects must demonstrate affordable, reliable, low‑carbon technologies or business models.
• Competitive process: ~15% success rate based on prior rounds.

Benefits include:

• Grant funding between £50,000 – £5 million GBP per project
• Support for scaling technologies or business models that are affordable, reliable, and low‑carbon
• Contribution to global clean energy access and climate resilience goals
• Opportunity to collaborate with international partners in ODA‑eligible regions

• Applicants must be UK‑registered organizations (businesses, research institutions, nonprofits).
• Projects must deliver energy access solutions in ODA‑eligible countries.
• Proposals must align with affordable, reliable, low‑carbon energy models.
• Accessibility support available for applicants with disabilities or long‑term conditions.
• Running a project or organization
• Working (full-time or part-time)