# FOAK Builder: Programme Entry Expression of Interest

- Funder: Innovate UK (https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/innovate-uk)
- Status: Open
- Opens: 7 Oct 2026
- Next deadline: 5 Nov 2026, 11:00 GMT
- Award: £315k – £10m
- Where: UK-wide
- Who can apply: Business (SME / sole trader)
- Funding type: Grant
- Themes: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Source: Innovate UK – Innovation Funding Service (https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/2600/overview/0c422454-a8af-4c24-a74a-565426f42395)
- Last verified: 2026-10-10T10:37:00.591Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/d5122842-4926-4a01-b751-744085ca3145

UK registered businesses can apply for support worth up to £315,000 to develop a Climate Tech First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) project. Companies successful at this EOI stage could be invited to apply for a larger grant through FOAK Builder Phase 2.

Criteria, application steps and contacts are in the OpenGrant workspace (https://opengrant.co.uk/pricing) and on the funder's own site. Check the original source before applying.