Scale up your clean transport and energy solutions in India with a major new challenge call
Want government-backed support to access one of the world’s fastest-growing energy markets?
Innovating for Transport and Energy Systems has launched a new opportunity for UK SMEs, led by Energy Systems Catapult and the Indian Institute of Science, with Social Alpha.
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Want to learn more?
Watch our latest webinar with more information on what’s in it for you, and hear from a current ITES SME…
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A major new challenge call will help UK SMEs fast track-to-market solutions that tackle energy system and transport decarbonisation challenges in India and the UK.
Innovating for Transport and Energy Systems (ITES) has launched the pioneering programme of SME support, backed by UK and India governments and led by renowned innovation accelerators Energy Systems Catapult, the Indian Institute of Science, and Social Alpha.
Key benefits
The challenge call offers unique support for startups and SMEs that are developing technologies and solutions in clean transport and energy systems, including:
- Expert incubation to boost your commercial capabilities in India
- Exclusive masterclasses that offer market knowledge and advantage
- Small amounts of seed grant funding
- Tailored pitch development to attract investors
- Unique access to market stakeholders and relationship building opportunities
- Strategic matching with Indian entities
- Real-world testing, pilot, and demonstration projects in India
- Bespoke and exclusive resources, including market research
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Key Information
Why apply?
As part of the ITES programme, SMEs will join a major initiative to drive UK-India innovation, providing unrivalled access to the Indian market and major stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to give your innovation a safe landing in India. Taking part will make it quicker, cheaper, and easier to test and launch your product or service in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for clean transport and energy solutions.
Who should apply?
The programme is for UK SMEs that are developing solutions that support the decarbonisation of transport and the wider energy system. Innovative businesses of all sizes are invited to apply. See below for specific technology and solution areas.
What is on offer?
Our experts will assess your organisation’s fit for the Indian market and, together with you, will help define the next steps to bring you success at your pace – from engagement with local partners to research collaborations and pilot projects, supported by our in-country resources and partners. Innovators may benefit from ITES’ ongoing collaboration with Social Alpha, which will offer businesses exclusive opportunities to engage with relevant events, innovators and stakeholders in India.
Launching SME success stories
About ITES
ITES is the flagship initiative for UK clean transport and energy innovators interested in the Indian market. It helps SMEs test, fund, and grow their transport decarbonisation solutions in India through incubation, joint research, pilots and unique UK-India partnerships.
ITES innovators
ITES currently supports 26 high-potential UK innovators, each making significant strides in clean energy systems and transport technologies.
Learn more in our latest SME Brochure.
Expert support
Led by Energy Systems Catapult and the Indian Institute for Science, ITES was commissioned by Innovate UK, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, and the British High Commission in India in 2022.
Current opportunities
Innovators – get unrivalled support to scale up in India
Get government-backed support to access one the world’s fastest growing energy markets, at your pace. Our leading innovator support programmes help innovators fast-track-to-market solutions that tackle energy system and transport decarbonisation challenges in India.
Innovative businesses of all stages and sizes benefit from unrivalled support led by innovation experts Energy Systems Catapult, with the Indian Institute of Science, as well as other major partners such as Social Alpha. Limited places available.
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Who should apply?
If you’re an innovator operating in any of the areas set out below, we’d like to hear from you. Innovators with a solution outside of these focus areas but still addressing transport and energy system decarbonisation are also encouraged to apply.
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Hydrogen
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Battery recycling
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Non-domestic building energy management
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Grid stability
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Consumer engagement and outreach
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HydroMaritime &
port systemsgen
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Public transportation
& planning
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Battery swapping
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Charging solutions and propositions
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Energy storage and delivery
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Energy systems
flexibility management
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EV fleet management
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Microgrids
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Micro-mobility
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Rail
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Shared mobility
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Smart charging
Supporting
documentation
Interested in taking part in this challenge call? Download the supporting documentation to help with your application.
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Apply now
Limited places are available, so we encourage you to apply as soon as you are able here
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Connect with us
Got more questions? Contact us at info@ites.org should you need support with your application.