Nº 0013 Listed July 2026 Rolling
DRIVE35 Funding Programme
About this funding
DRIVE35 is a comprehensive funding initiative administered by the Department for Business and Trade, designed to accelerate the transition towards vehicle electrification across the United Kingdom.
The programme provides capital and research & development support to UK-registered businesses of all sizes, including collaborative ventures, operating within manufacturing and science and technology sectors. With a total investment pot of £2.5 billion allocated through to 2035, the scheme offers sustained funding opportunities structured across three distinct pillars, each containing separate competition streams tailored to different project requirements. Greater Manchester businesses engaged in vehicle electrification innovation, component development, or related research activities can access this substantial funding to support growth, technological advancement, and competitive positioning. The programme is available across all UK regions including the North West, enabling local manufacturers and tech firms to participate in the national electrification agenda.
Who can apply
UK-registered businesses of all sizes; eligible sectors include manufacturing and science and technology; collaborations between organisations are permitted; focus on vehicle electrification projects and research
How to apply
- Apply through competition streams within the three designated funding pillars
- specific application routes and deadlines available via Department for Business and Trade DRIVE35 programme portal and guidance documentation
Common questions
- What is DRIVE35 Funding Programme?
- DRIVE35 is a Department for Business and Trade initiative offering £2.5 billion in capital and R&D funding to UK-registered businesses of all sizes in manufacturing and science and technology sectors focused on vehicle electrification. The programme operates through three funding pillars with…
- How much funding is available?
- DRIVE35 Funding Programme offers Total of £2.5 billion available nationally; £500 million allocated specifically for R&D support extending to 2035; individual award amounts determined by competition stream and pillar structure.
- Who can apply for DRIVE35 Funding Programme?
- UK-registered businesses of all sizes; eligible sectors include manufacturing and science and technology; collaborations between organisations are permitted; focus on vehicle electrification projects and research
- What is the deadline?
- DRIVE35 Funding Programme accepts applications on a rolling basis — you can apply at any time.
- Who provides DRIVE35 Funding Programme?
- DRIVE35 Funding Programme is provided by Department for Business and Trade.
- How do I apply for DRIVE35 Funding Programme?
- Apply through competition streams within the three designated funding pillars; specific application routes and deadlines available via Department for Business and Trade DRIVE35 programme portal and guidance documentation
Recorded from gov.uk · Entry Nº 0013 of the Manchester Business Services register.