Zero Emission Flight Demonstrator Round 1

Overview of the programme and its objectives

Zero Emission Flight Demonstrator Round 1 supports the development of zero emission capable flight in the UK. The competition is funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and aims to accelerate progress towards commercial zero emission aviation.

The programme supports innovation across aircraft operations, infrastructure and regulatory readiness, helping pave the way for future passenger and freight services operating on a like-for-like basis with current air services.

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of a minimum of £8 million, subject to a sufficient number of high quality applications being received. Funding is provided as a grant.

What the programme supports

Projects must progress the development of one or more of the following:

• Flight operations for zero emission aircraft
• Ground handling and infrastructure technologies required to handle zero emission aircraft
• A regulatory environment for zero emission commercial flights
• The evidence base on the feasibility of zero emission aircraft for commercial aviation

Who can apply

To lead a collaborative project, your organisation must be a UK registered business of any size.

Academic institutions cannot lead or work alone.

Collaborating organisations must be UK registered and may include: Businesses of any size/ Academic institutions/ Charities/ Not for profit organisations/ Public sector organisations/ Research and technology organisations (RTOs)

To be eligible, the lead and at least one other organisation must apply for funding and no single partner may account for more than 70% of the total eligible costs.

All funded project work must be carried out in the UK, and applicants must intend to exploit the results from or in the UK.