# FOAK Builder: Programme Entry Expression of Interest

- Funder: Innovate UK (https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/innovate-uk)
- Status: Open (rolling)
- Opens: 7 Oct 2026
- Deadline: rolling
- Award: £1,000 – £315k
- Where: Not specified
- Who can apply: Business (SME / sole trader), Large company
- Funding type: Grant
- Themes: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Source: GOV.UK Find a grant (https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/foak-builder-programme-entry-expression-of-interest-1)
- Apply: 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/e1834d87-d3a7-4644-8e62-aaa3fe2e112e

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.