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Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Discovery C6
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The Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Discovery C6 funds collaborative research projects up to £30M addressing Ofgem Innovation Challenges in the GB energy sector. Lead applicants must be Ofgem-licensed electricity or gas distribution networks, transmission operators, or the National Electricity System Operator; all applications must involve cross-organisation collaboration. This is a competitive discovery-phase scheme for innovation in energy networks and system operation.
Details
| Funder | Ofgem |
| Budget | Up to £30M (excl. VAT) |
| Consortium | Required — collaborations only; lead must be an Ofgem licensed electricity or gas distribution network, transmission operator, or National Electricity System Operator |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Collaborative Discovery Phase Projects addressing Ofgem Innovation Challenges. Lead applicant must be an Ofgem-licensed electricity or gas distribution network, transmission operator, or National Electricity System Operator. Open to collaborations only; single-organisation applications are not permitted.
Who Should Apply
- •Ofgem-licensed electricity or gas distribution networks, transmission operators, or National Electricity System Operator (lead only)
- •Consortia addressing one or more of the published Ofgem Innovation Challenges
- •Collaborative partnerships with technology, research, or service provider organisations
- •Projects that advance innovation in energy network management, system operation, or decarbonisation
Key Dates
- •Discovery Phase project duration and application deadline to be confirmed on Ofgem portal
- •Consortium-only model; single-organisation applications ineligible
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The lead organisation is gated to licensed Ofgem network operators; if you are a technology provider or academic partner, you must have a named licensed operator as consortium lead.
- ✓Align your project scope tightly to one or more of Ofgem's published Innovation Challenge briefs, generic energy innovation proposals do not fit this call.
- ✓Consortium agreements and roles should be explicit upfront; Ofgem expects clear evidence of collaboration and shared commitment, not token partnerships.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the budget for Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Discovery C6?
Up to £30M (excluding VAT) per collaborative project.
Can a single organisation apply to the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Discovery C6?
No, applications must involve collaboration between multiple organisations; single-organisation proposals are not permitted.
Who can be the lead applicant on an Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Discovery C6 project?
The lead must be an Ofgem-licensed electricity or gas distribution network, transmission operator, or the National Electricity System Operator.
What types of organisations can partner in an Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Discovery C6 consortium?
Technology providers, research organisations, service providers, and other collaborators can join as partners, but only a licensed operator can lead.
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