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DRIVE35 Scale-up Fund - Round 5 Manufacturing Facility Grants

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UK manufacturers can secure £2.5-£20 million in grants to build zero emission vehicle production facilities, with projects running from June 2027 to March 2030.

United KingdomPublished 10 Aug 2026· TodayInnovate UK

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4 fields
  • Funding
    est.£150,000,000
    Pounds sterling
  • Applications close
    4 Nov 2026
    86 days left
  • Sector
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  • Location
    United Kingdom

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Brief

UK registered organisations can apply for grants to build and expand manufacturing facilities for zero emission vehicle (ZEV) technologies. This funding round provides access to up to £150 million in total. Eligible projects must request between £2.5 million and £20 million in grant funding, with a minimum of £5 million in eligible project costs. Projects will run from June 2027 to March 2030. This programme supports the scaling up of production capacity for low and zero emission vehicle components and technologies to meet growing market demand and support the UK's transition to zero emission transport.

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