UK Sector Grants

Green & Sustainability Business Grants

The UK government is investing heavily in the green economy transition. Grants support businesses to reduce emissions, adopt renewable energy, develop green technologies, and implement circular economy practices.

26grants available
Innovation, growth & development funding

Net Zero Support

Various programmes help businesses reduce their carbon footprint. Industrial decarbonisation grants, energy efficiency schemes, and transition funding support the journey to net zero.

Renewable Energy Grants

Funding is available for businesses developing or adopting renewable energy technologies. This includes solar, wind, hydrogen, and energy storage projects.

Circular Economy

Grants support businesses implementing circular economy principles - reducing waste, reusing materials, and developing sustainable products and services.

UK Clean Energy Grants

26 grants found

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) supports the decarbonisation of homes and small and medium non-domestic buildings in England and Wales. The scheme provides upfront capital grants of up to £7,500 to encourage property owners to replace existing fossil fuel heating with more efficient, low carbon heating systems including heat pumps and biomass boilers.

From £5,000 to £7,500UK Wide31 Dec 2027
Clean EnergyGreen & Sustainability
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Scottish Enterprise

Capital grant

The Capital grant provides discretionary grant support for capital expenditure projects that align with Scotland's economic transformation priorities, offering up to 40% of eligible costs for small enterprises (minimum £250,000) and lower percentages for larger firms.

Minimum £250,000; up to 40% of eligible costs for small enterprises, up to 30% for medium enterprises, up to 20% for large enterprises.ScotlandRolling
All Sectors
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Scottish Enterprise

Research and development grants

The R&D grant provides financial support for companies developing new products, processes or services, covering a portion of eligible project costs.

Minimum grant considered is £250,000ScotlandRolling
All Sectors
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Invest Northern Ireland

Knowledge Transfer Partnership

A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a subsidised three-way partnership between a business, a high‑calibre graduate and an academic institution, providing a cost‑effective way for businesses to attract fresh talent and access university expertise to drive strategic innovation and growth.

VariesNorthern IrelandRolling
All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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Leadership for Growth

The Leadership for Growth programme is designed to develop the capabilities of aspiring managers and leaders within scale‑up potential SMEs across Liverpool City Region.

VariesNorth WestRolling
All SectorsSkills & Training
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AD:VENTURE

Provides free business development support and guidance.

VariesUK WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Access to finance - Greater Manchester and Lancashire

Access to finance is a scheme for businesses who need help raising finance for growth.

VariesNorth WestRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Growth Platform

I2F2 Inward Investment Facilitation Fund

The Inward Investment Facilitation Fund (I2F2) provides grant funding for projects new to the Liverpool city region (LCR) aimed at increasing employment and productivity in the LCR.

VariesNorth WestRolling
All SectorsFinance & Investment
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Liverpool City Region

Innovation Sprint Programme

A fully-funded programme for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Liverpool City Region, with a focus on innovation and growth.

Fully funded supportLiverpool City RegionRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Univeristy of Derby

DRIVEN - ESF High Level Skills programme

Grants and support to help SMEs across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to recruit and retain talented students and graduates. £1,000 funding per graduate recruited for 400 hours or more and / or circa £1,000 for fully funded 80 hour internship. No limits on multiple awards.

Up to £1,000East MidlandsRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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CDC Business Partnership

CDC Enterprise Agency - Durham

Advice and support for new and established businesses.

SupportNorth EastRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Adur and Worthing Councils

Business Support Programme - Adur and Worthing

Support service for businesses in the districts of Adur and Worthing with free events, online learning, networking and mentoring programmes.

Between £1,000 and £3,000 and/or supportSouth EastRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UK clean energy grants