SBRI: Zero Emission Generators (ZE-Gen), Demonstrator

Organisations can apply for a share of £2 million, inclusive of VAT, to develop renewable integrated replacements for fossil fuel generators in Official Development Assistance (ODA) countries.

This Small Business Research Initiative competition is delivered by Innovate UK on behalf of the Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Foreign Commonwealth and Development office (FCDO). The aim of the competition is to demonstrate the capability, applicability and scalability of integrated renewable alternatives to fossil fuel generators.

Eligibility: Organisations do not have to be registered in the UK to lead a project but must be a registered organisation.

Level of funding: A total of up to £2 million, inclusive of VAT, is allocated to this competition. For this competition up to £1 million inclusive of VAT will be allocated for each contract, to develop a prototype and undertake field testing for up to 12 months. The total funding available for the competition can change.

Additional information: You project must install your innovation in one or more of the listed ODA eligible countries. Contracts will be awarded in March 2024.


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