Directory of low carbon technologies

For more information about Low Carbon technologies select one from the list below:

 
 

Am I eligible? 

All submitted proposals should demonstrate that the project has the potential to result in a substantial reduction in the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions or carbon dioxide equivalent. Projects should also be able to show that they are proposing something which is:

  • Innovative
    - Project should be unique, distinctive and advance the current state-of-play
  • Technically feasible
    - Builds on “proof of concept”
    - Based on sound scientific principles
    - Potential to lead to substantial carbon dioxide emission reductions
  • Commercially viable
    - Target market has been understood and demand for the technology has been demonstrated
    - Delivers benefit to UK
    - Communication of results has been planned (who needs the results and how they should be communicated)
    - How Intellectual Property will be developed, protected and exploited by project
 
 

Can the team undertake it?

Team Personnel

Has an appropriate mix of expertise and stakeholders for project scope.

Project and Risk Management
  • The grant claim is based on eligible costs.
  • Has the required match funding in place.
  • Has a workable project plan (realistically priced) with a defined and reasonable end point.
  • Has covered the identification and management of risks and their potential impact on the project.

Can the Carbon Trust fund it?

Carbon Dioxide Emission Reduction
Has the potential for substantial carbon dioxide savings.
Has the ability to develop a low carbon market area in the UK.
Has detailed how the project will lead to a substantial reduction in CO2 emissions.

Financial requirements

The grant claim must be based on eligible costs. The project should also have a minimum of 40% match funding, subject to state aid legislation. Projects should also be able to demonstrate that they:
  • Represent good value for money
  • Comply with funding guidelines and EU State Funding Criteria
  • Meet the Applied Research selection criteria outlined on this page
  • Planning

Projects should have a realistic project plan with a defined and reasonable end-point, lasting no longer than 3 years.  The project team should also be able to show that they have identified likely risks and taken steps to mitigate their impact.

Exclusions to funding

Please note: Funding from the Scottish Government to support Applied Research Open Call applications from institutions or organisations based in Scotland is fully committed for the 2009/2010 financial year. If you are based in Scotland and considering making an application you should first contact the Carbon Trust’s Scotland office by e-mailing scotlandoffice@carbontrust.co.uk, to notify us of your interest and to discuss the possibilities for funding in 2010/2011 or beyond.

The Carbon Trust cannot fund projects that are involved in:

  • ‘Blue sky’ research
  • Fundamental research 
  • Training and information dissemination
  • Installing readily available technology
  • Developing a business, rather than a technology
  • Any illegal activities

What we don’t fund:

  • Proposals not submitted through our online application process
  • Projects that do not meet our aims
  • Requests for ongoing support of activities
  • An endorsement of products or services
  • Training and information dissemination
  • Projects to install readily available technology
  • Projects where we are not material, distinctive or additional
  • Ideas that are not founded on sound scientific principles

Please note – we also cannot offer funding for retrospective claims. Nor can we offer any support that does not comply with R&D Framework State Aid.

Improve your chances of qualifying

We judge every application on its merits, but there is some basic advice that we can offer on a number of issues:

  • Funding requested
    We give preference to applicants who ask for the minimum amount of funding they need to make their project viable.
  • Project budget
    Projects with a total value of less than £50,000 are unlikely to be cost effective.  They are also unlikely to result in significant progress in the commercialisation of technology.
  • Collaborative projects
    We encourage technology providers and exploiters (end-users) to work together where this is likely to lead to the more effective commercialisation of technology.
  • Investment
    We expect you to have leveraged a high proportion of non-Carbon Trust funds.  We would also want those who stand to directly benefit from the work to contribute to its funding.

Other useful information

Please carefully read the following pages before applying:
 
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