Energy Catalyst Round 11: Late Stage

The Energy Catalyst Round 11: Late Stage competition provides funding for collaborative projects focused on energy access in ODA eligible countries. Organizations can apply for a share of up to £7 million across three strands of the competition, targeting sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, the Indo-Pacific region, and Latin America. This funding opportunity is designed to support innovative energy solutions that address energy access challenges in developing regions. The competition requires collaborative applications from eligible organizations including businesses, research organizations, RTOs, charities, and NGOs. Projects must demonstrate innovation in energy access and involve at least one SME from anywhere in the world as part of the consortium. The initiative is funded through the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) and the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), administered through Innovate UK.