AI for Decarbonisation innovation programme: Stream 3

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Funding for innovative AI approaches that will address critical challenges in decarbonisation

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has opened for applications stream 3 of their Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Decarbonisation innovation programme.

The programme aims to support the development of innovative AI technologies for decarbonisation applications to support the transition to net zero.

Stream 3 is now open to applications with a total of £2.25 million of grant funding available across the following categories:

  • Lot 1: Using AI to accelerate decarbonisation across generation, demand, transmission and distribution of electricity
  • Lot 2: Using AI to optimise energy use in decarbonised transportation
  • Lot 3: Using AI to optimise and identify land use for renewables generation

Applicants can apply for a grant of up to £350,000 per proposal.

Eligibility

The competition supports technologies at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3 to 7 at the start of the project.

How to apply

To find out how to apply, read more about the AI for Decarbonisation innovation programme and download the Stream 3 guidance (PDF, 543K).

The deadline for applications to stream of this competition is 2pm, 10 October 2023.

First published 15 August 2023