UK Research and Innovation
Testing and Validating Underground Hydrogen Storage Components
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This UK Research and Innovation call funds collaborative projects to test and validate technologies for underground hydrogen storage, with up to £5 million available. It is aimed at UK-based business-led consortia working on storage components needed for safe, reliable and cost-effective hydrogen storage at scale. This is a one-off call rather than a recurring programme.
Details
| Funder | UK Research and Innovation |
| Budget | Up to £5 million |
| Deadline | 13 January 2027 |
| Consortium | Required — collaborative project led by a UK registered business, academic institution or Research Technology Organisation |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Funding to accelerate development and validation of critical technologies for safe, reliable and cost-effective underground hydrogen storage. Open only to collaborative projects; lead applicant must be a UK registered business, academic institution or research technology organisation.
Who Should Apply
- •UK registered businesses, academic institutions or Research Technology Organisations acting as lead applicant
- •Consortia working on hydrogen storage, geological engineering or energy infrastructure
- •Teams developing or validating critical technologies for underground gas storage
- •Projects based in the UK (GB-only eligibility)
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 13 January 2027, 11:00 UK time
- •One-off call (not recurring)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Since this is a collaborative-only call, confirm consortium roles and lead applicant eligibility (business, academic institution, or RTO) before drafting the proposal.
- ✓Emphasise safety, reliability and cost-effectiveness of the storage technology, as these are the explicit criteria named in the call scope.
- ✓Because the call is one-off rather than annual, build in time now rather than waiting for a future round.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding is available for the UKRI Underground Hydrogen Storage call?
Up to £5 million is available for collaborative projects under this call.
Who can lead an application to this UKRI hydrogen storage call?
The lead applicant must be a UK registered business, academic institution or Research Technology Organisation, and the project must be collaborative.
When is the deadline for this UKRI call?
The deadline is 13 January 2027 at 11:00 UK time.
Will this UKRI hydrogen storage call run again?
No, it is listed as a one-off call rather than a recurring programme.
Can non-UK organisations apply to this call?
Eligibility is limited to GB, with the lead applicant required to be a UK registered business, academic institution or Research Technology Organisation.
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