Our Roadmap to 2030
17 Mar 2022
The Space 2022 Commissioning Round now open
Arts and cultural organisations based in England, including museums, libraries, community organisations and local councils with a cultural project, can apply for a digital commission of up to £11,000 (excluding…
8 Mar 2022
Innovation Engine National Express Challenge
Innovate:Create – a Create Central project powered by Innovation Engin3 – is offering creative digital SMEs in the West Midlands a chance to develop a project to encourage the sustainable…
8 Mar 2022
Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF)
The Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) is a 3-year £288 million capital grant fund that will support: the commercialisation and construction of new low and zero carbon (LZC) heat networks…
2 Mar 2022
Rewilding Innovation Fund
Rewilding Britain is launching the UK’s first Rewilding Innovation Fund to boost locally led land and marine nature recovery projects across Britain, including community initiatives and those focused on improving people’s…
24 Feb 2022
Climate Innovation Platform
The commercialisation of energy technologies and services is vital for the success of our Government’s commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2050. Yet many businesses do not have access to…
22 Feb 2022
Zero Carbon Ready Worcestershire Programme
Worcestershire County Council has launched the Zero Carbon Ready Worcestershire programme, which provides support to a range of Worcestershire-based organisations to help them reduce energy consumption or develop plans for…
22 Feb 2022
SBRI Competition- Open Digital Solutions for Net Zero Energy
This is a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The aim of the competition is to develop open software, hardware and data solutions that…
14 Feb 2022
Fuelling sustainability in your Warwickshire business
Calling all Warwickshire SMEs This webinar series, run in partnership with Warwick District Council and Warwickshire County Council and supported by Stratford-on-avon Council, will cover how going green can benefit…
2 Feb 2022
National Churches Trust- Foundation Grants Programme 2019-2023
The National Churches Trust is the national charity dedicated to supporting and promoting places of worship of historic, architectural and community value used by Christian denominations throughout the UK through advice,…
2 Feb 2022
Applications open Midlands’ Pitch Up investment competition
Applications to Minerva Birmingham’s Pitch Up 2022 competition have opened. Formerly known as ‘Pitchfest WM’ and now in its 7th year, participating businesses have the chance to pitch head-to-head to a variety…
27 Jan 2022
Community Green Grants launched to give people access to nature on their doorstep
Grants are being offered to community groups and regional organisations to help them connect people to nature, thanks to new funding from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). The Community…
20 Jan 2022
Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme
BEIS is providing £5 million in funding to support innovation in hydrogen BECCS (bioenergy with carbon capture and storage) technologies. The Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme will support technologies which can produce hydrogen…
20 Jan 2022
HSBC UK launches £500M Green SME Fund
HSBC UK has announced the launch of a £500m Green SME Fund as part of its commitment to support businesses of all sizes to transition and thrive in a low…
19 Jan 2022
Severn Trent Community Fund
Severn Trent are proud to have partnered with Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games as its Official Nature & Carbon Neutral Supporter. Together they’ll assist their pledge to leave a carbon-neutral legacy…
11 Jan 2022
APC 20: Developing automotive technologies and growing capability towards net zero
The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) provides funding, support and insight for the development of low carbon and net zero automotive technologies. It aims to support the UK’s transition towards net…
4 Jan 2022
Warwickshire County Council Councillors’ Grant Fund 2021-22 – Round 2
With limited funds for the second round, community groups and voluntary organisations as well as parish councils are being encouraged to apply to the Warwickshire County Council Councillors’ Grant fund…
9 Dec 2021
The Circular Future Fund
In partnership with Hubbub, the John Lewis Partnership is launching a £1 million fund to support trailblazing ideas and innovations that can accelerate the transition towards a more circular economy. Whether…
9 Dec 2021
Carbon Innovation Fund for Food and Farming
The Co-op is offering funding of between £75,000 – £100,000 to support work in the food and farming sector which reduces the emissions of greenhouse gases. They are looking for innovative…
9 Dec 2021
Automotive Transformation Fund Expression of Interest: Round 17
The Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF) is an Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) programme that aims to establish a competitive and sustainable UK supply chain. It offers a share of up to…
9 Dec 2021
Subak: Climate Impact Accelerator for non-profits
This is a new, one year programme to supercharge small climate data not-for-profit organisations (up to 10 employees). There is up to £110k available per organisation across three phases, plus…
29 Nov 2021
FSB support scheme launched for small Coventry businesses
To support small businesses emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic the City Council has partnered with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to offer free 12 month FSB memberships. The support…
15 Nov 2021
Apply for a natural environment investment readiness fund grant
The natural environment investment readiness fund (NEIRF) supports the government’s goals in the 25 year environment plan, green finance strategy and 10 point plan for a green industrial revolution. It aims to stimulate private…
8 Nov 2021
Trees Call to Action Fund
The Trees Call to Action Fund (TCAF) will support the development of new and existing projects and partnerships, helping to deliver the England Trees Action Plan. This is part of the…
4 Nov 2021
Funded Support: Public Sector Decarbonisation
The Midlands Energy Hub (MEH) have received funding to support the decarbonisation of the Public Estate in the Midlands, with a focus on developing a pipeline of projects with robust,…