DESNZ Grant Funding

Leading the charge towards a secure, clean, and affordable energy system.

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ)

Driving Innovation for a Low-Carbon Future

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) is the UK Government department leading the charge towards a secure, clean, and affordable energy system. It plays a pivotal role in enabling the UK’s transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, supporting cutting-edge innovation and commercialisation across the energy landscape.

Key Objectives

The A2D Facility targets four critical thematic areas essential to achieving a global clean energy transition:

  • Critical Minerals
  • Clean Hydrogen
  • Smart Energy
  • Industrial Decarbonisation

Major Funding Initiatives

Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP)

A £1 billion programme supporting the development and commercialisation of low-carbon technologies and systems that can significantly reduce UK emissions.
Focus areas include:

  • Hydrogen
  • Carbon Capture, Usage & Storage (CCUS)
  • Bioenergy
  • Long-duration energy storage

Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF)

Funding for energy-intensive industries to improve their energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Supports deployment of proven technologies and innovation projects.

Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS)

Grant funding for public sector bodies to deliver heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency upgrades across public buildings - reducing operational costs and carbon footprints.

Hydrogen Production Business Model (HPBM)

Competitive Hydrogen Allocation Rounds (HAR) provide revenue support to bridge the cost gap between low-carbon hydrogen and higher-emission alternatives.

  • Over £2 billion allocated to date.
  • Offers 15-year revenue support contracts to incentivise UK hydrogen production.

Eligibility

  • UK-registered businesses
  • Research organisations
  • Public sector bodies
  • Industry consortia (Eligibility criteria vary by specific funding call.)

Application Process

  • Funding opportunities are typically competitive and announced via the Innovation Funding Service and other government platforms.
  • Calls may be themed, with clear guidance on scope, timelines, and assessment criteria.

Why Engage?

DESNZ funding offers a unique opportunity to:

  • Accelerate innovation and commercialisation in clean energy.
  • De-risk pioneering technologies through non-dilutive support.
  • Contribute to national and global climate targets.
  • Open new markets in fast-growing green sectors.

Get Started

If you are developing an innovative clean energy solution or leading an industrial decarbonisation project, there has never been a better time to access DESNZ funding and take your innovation to the next level.

Contact Streets Innovation today for a no-obligation consultation. Our experienced team can help you:

  • Identify relevant DESNZ funding opportunities.
  • Build a winning application.
  • Navigate the complexities of the process.
  • Maximise your project’s impact and commercial potential.

Let’s unlock your innovation - get in touch now!