Low Carbon Manufacturing Challenge Fund (LCMCF)
Award: Share of up to £26 million
Programme: Scottish Enterprise
Opens: 19 May 2022
Closes: 31 March 2026
Overview
The Low Carbon Manufacturing Challenge Fund (LCMCF) supports Scottish manufacturers to develop low carbon products, processes, and services. The fund aims to accelerate Scotland’s transition to a net-zero manufacturing economy, with a minimum grant value of £150,000 available.
Projects may focus on R&D, capital investment, or environmental aid activities that help reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, cut waste, or promote the circular economy.
LCMCF is part of Making Scotland’s Future, a programme led by the Scottish Government and delivered by partners including Scottish Enterprise.
Eligibility
- Open to Scottish-based manufacturing companies or collaborations with at least one Scotland-based partner.
- Projects must support the transition to a low carbon economy.
- Eligible activities include:
- Developing products, services, or technologies that reduce emissions, energy use, or waste.
- Creating new circular economy models such as reuse, recycling, sharing platforms, or resource recovery.
- Applicants must follow Fair Work practices.
- Eligibility is assessed after submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI) form.
Award & Project Duration
- Award: Share of up to £26 million.
Key Dates
- Closes 31 March 2026
