Innovate UK’s Global Incubator Programme helps ambitious businesses to collaborate and expand in new markets, accelerating business growth.

During the session, you will:

• learn more about the Global Incubator Programme – Clean Energy India
• learn about the local innovation ecosystems in India
• learn how Innovate UK Business Growth will support you through the programme, and have an introduction to additional innovation growth support available
• be provided with some guidance on how to complete and submit an online application form
• have the option to submit questions to the Global Business Innovation Programme panel

Innovate UK will fund and organise group flights, group accommodation and group airport transfer fees for successful applicants, who will also benefit from an intensive 9 to 12 months, three phased programme and bespoke support from an Innovation and Growth Specialist or Scale Up Director throughout.

Note: This opportunity is fully funded support and not monetary funding.

The Global Incubator Programme, organised by Innovate UK, will include two week-long visits to India, one in November 2026 and one in March 2027. Each business is supported by an Innovate UK Business Growth Specialist or Scale Up Director to help maximise the potential of being part of the programme and beyond. This initiative will be delivered physically and will include virtual activities.

Key focus areas include, but are not limited to:

Energy Systems

• Grid tech and digital solutions for increased renewable energy deployment
• Energy technologies supporting the EV transition
• Low-cost renewable energy generation and solar technologies including off grid power supply and back-up power
• Renewable energy storage including LDES

Industrial Decarbonisation & Alternative Fuels

• Hydrogen, Ammonia and Low-Carbon Fuels
• Energy efficiency solutions including digital solutions
• Low cost low emission heat technologies

Read more about the available funding (closing date 16^th August 2026).