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DRIVE35 Funding Programme: Scale-Up

DRIVE35's R&D 'Scale-Up' pillar comprises the DRIVE35 Scale-Up Feasibility Studies competition and the DRIVE35 Scale-Up Fund.

DRIVE35 (Driving Research & Investment in Vehicle Electrification) is a £2.5 billion programme of capital and R&D funding for the automotive industry, including £500 million to 2035 to extend R&D support for 10 years.

The DRIVE35 Scale-Up pillar is delivered in partnership with the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) and Innovate UK.

DRIVE35 Scale-Up Feasibility Studies

UK registered businesses can apply for grant funding to support detailed feasibility studies into the deployment of UK based manufacturing facilities for zero emission vehicle technologies, such as:

  • pilot scale manufacturing
  • demonstration scale manufacturing
  • industrial scale manufacturing

DRIVE35 Scale-Up Fund

Further details on the Scale-Up Fund are coming soon.

How to apply

The DRIVE35 Scale-Up Feasibility Studies competition is open to applications. Apply through the Innovation Funding Service.

The DRIVE35 Scale-Up Fund is not yet open to applications. Further details will be coming soon. Find out more on the APC website.

After you apply

Your application will be reviewed by 5 independent assessors based on the content of your application and their skills or expertise relevant to your project. All of the scores awarded will count towards the total score used to make the funding decision unless you are notified otherwise.

You can find out more about our assessment process in the UKRI’s general guidance.

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Published 14 July 2025

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