InnovateUkraine is a UK-funded programme dedicated to accelerating Ukraine’s energy recovery, decarbonisation and long-term security. Led by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) under the Ayrton Fund, this initiative supports businesses and organisations developing sustainable, low-carbon technologies that strengthen resilience and energy independence.
By nurturing collaboration between technical experts, academics, and entrepreneurs from the UK and Ukraine, we aim to reshape Ukraine’s energy landscape and generate new opportunities for energy innovation across Europe, including the UK.
With Ukraine’s energy infrastructure facing unprecedented challenges (60% of energy infrastructure is currently either destroyed or damaged), InnovateUkraine is focused on restoring and rebuilding the sector through early to mid-stage renewable and sustainable energy innovations. Our funding supports pioneering solutions that:
This programme funds projects in key areas critical to Ukraine’s energy future.
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With 13 projects already supported to date and nearly £5 millions in private investment leveraged, we provide both funding and technical assistance to pioneering innovations. Funding is delivered through multiple rounds over the programme’s lifespan, ensuring continued support for innovative technologies that can evolve and scale. In addition to funding, we provide technical assistance, networking opportunities, and access to industry expertise to help businesses develop, test, and commercialise their solutions.
By supporting ambitious and high-impact projects, InnovateUkraine is not just responding to the current crisis; we are helping to build a cleaner, more resilient energy future for Ukraine and beyond.
