Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) innovation challenges

Details of the strategic direction of the SIF for each year and the innovation challenges we set for each round.

Innovation challenges 2026 to 2033

Details the 5 innovation challenges that need to be met during the price control period 2026 to 2031 and electricity distribution 2028 to 2033.

Round 5 innovation challenges addressing strategic energy needs and areas needed to help meet net zero.

Ofgem describes the process used to develop the Innovation Challenges, as well as the scope and partnership requirements for each challenge.

Ofgem described the process used to develop the Innovation Challenges, as well as the scope and partnership requirements for each challenge.

Our decision on potential changes to the default approach to the Strategic Innovation Fund for Round 2 or 3 Innovation Challenges.

The second round of SIF Innovation Challenges will open to applications in early September 2022.

Our decision on potential changes to the default approach to the Strategic Innovation Fund for Round 2 or 3 Innovation Challenges.

Confirmation of our Innovation Challenges for round 1 of the Strategic Innovation Fund.