InnovateUkraine: energy innovation competition for Ukraine's recovery (Round 2)
Verified by the editorial team 29 September 2026
Updated Link replaced with the programme site; funder is FCDO; business competition, not for NGOs; Round 2 closed 23 May 2025
Summary
A competition for business consortia led from the UK, not a grant for NGOs. Total project costs range from GBP 50,000 to GBP 2 million; Round 2 accepted applications from 10 March to 23 May 2025.
About the call
InnovateUkraine is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office through the Ayrton Fund. It supports low-carbon technologies and business models for the recovery of Ukraine's energy system: smart grids, renewable generation and heat, green fuels, low-carbon buildings, industrial decarbonisation and repurposing energy infrastructure.
Each consortium needs a UK-registered administrative lead and at least one partner that is a legal entity in Ukraine. Round 2 projects start on or after 1 December 2025 and must finish by 31 December 2027. Winners also receive advice, networking and commercialisation support. The programme site gives no information on a new round.
Who can apply
- Consortia with a UK-registered administrative lead
- With at least one legal entity partner in Ukraine
- Businesses of any size developing energy innovations
What the funds are for
- Smart energy grids
- Renewable generation and heat
- Green fuels
- Low-carbon buildings and industrial decarbonisation
How to apply
- 1Register on the InnovateUkraine platform to access the brief
- 2Find a UK lead or Ukrainian partner
- 3Apply via the programme portal
Questions and answers
- Can a Ukrainian company lead an InnovateUkraine consortium?
- The administrative lead must be registered in the UK. At least one partner that is a legal entity in Ukraine is also required.
- What is the timeframe for Round 2 projects?
- Projects start on or after 1 December 2025 and must finish by 31 December 2027.
Change history
- Updated: Link replaced with the programme site; funder is FCDO; business competition, not for NGOs; Round 2 closed 23 May 2025
