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Battery Innovation Programme: Feasibility Round 3

Six-to-18-month feasibility projects that reduce technical or commercial uncertainty in battery technologies and manufacturing.

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DECISION TOOL

Choose the correct route before drafting.

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SUPPORT TYPEGrant
OPENS11 September 2026
APPLICANTUK business-led collaborations with at least one funded SME
VERIFIED21 September 2026
HUBAI FIT ANALYSIS

Where AI belongs in this opportunity.

AI design, simulation, digital twins, intelligent battery-management systems and data-led optimisation can fit when they deliver a defined battery or manufacturing innovation—not a generic software project.

Do not lead with “we use AI”.Lead with the defined problem, measurable innovation and credible route to adoption. AI is part of the method, not the complete case.
ELIGIBILITY SNAPSHOT

Check the gate.

01A UK-registered business must lead a collaborative application.

02At least one UK-registered SME must claim grant funding.

03The grant request must be £70,000 to £500,000 and the project must last 6 to 18 months.

PREPARATION PLAN

Build the evidence.

01Use the shared guide to select the correct strand.

02Define the battery innovation, technical uncertainty and measurable feasibility decision.

03Agree consortium roles, IP, grant rates and UK exploitation.

OFFICIAL SOURCE

Verify every detail before submission.

HubAI checked this record on 21 September 2026. Funding pages can change; the funder’s page remains authoritative.

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Important

This briefing is general information, not legal, financial, tax or grant-writing advice. HubAI does not determine eligibility or funding outcomes.