GreenFundr
Climate-tech funding strategy & delivery

We help climate founders unlock public funding

GreenFundr is the climate-tech funding partner for UK and European teams that need clarity on which grants to pursue, how to shape a standout bid and how to keep momentum until submission.

£45M+ in public grant proposals shaped and reviewed.

Operator-led support from discovery through delivery.

Services

Services for every stage of your funding journey

Every engagement is built to remove friction—scanning opportunities, shaping the story and landing a credible delivery plan.

We stay close to your roadmap so the funding strategy and the product strategy move in lockstep.

GrantMatch Scan

See every relevant UK/EU funding route mapped to your roadmap.

A deep dive into the UK and EU funding landscape mapped to your technology, roadmap and timing. We identify the highest-probability Innovate UK, Horizon Europe and government calls so you can prioritise the right bids and ignore distractions. You leave with a ranked, time-bound plan for where to pursue green capital first.

Consortium & Bid Leadership

End-to-end leadership for complex, multi-partner proposals.

Hands-on leadership to architect the project, align partners and deliver a compelling submission. We keep delivery on track from work-package design through assessor-ready narrative so the final proposal reads clearly from a funder’s perspective and positions you strongly for green capital.

Grant-Readiness Roadmapping

Align TRLs, demonstrations and evidence so future bids land first time.

For teams not yet ready to bid, we create a pragmatic roadmap that sequences technical milestones, partner commitments and evidence packs so you are grant-ready ahead of the next call. The outcome is a roadmap that makes future green capital rounds more likely, faster and less painful.

Strategy & Funding Advisory

Bespoke support for boards and leadership teams that need an independent partner.

Custom engagements across funding strategy, due diligence and portfolio planning. We combine grant intelligence with operator experience to stress-test your approach and often act as a board-level partner on green capital strategy – from public funding to blended finance and co-investment models.

Process

How it works

A simple, transparent collaboration so you always know what happens next.

1Step 1

Share your goals and constraints

We explore your technology, delivery milestones, team capacity and funding requirements.

2Step 2

Agree the right support for your stage

GrantMatch Scan, consortium & bid leadership, grant-readiness roadmapping or a bespoke strategy brief.

3Step 3

Execute together

We take ownership of structure, writing cadence and partner alignment so the proposal reads like a single voice.

Funding intelligence

Open Funding Calls (Updated Weekly)

A snapshot of the programmes we are tracking this week. Use these cards to stress-test timing, budgets and fit, then head to the Funding Calls hub for the full list.

Cross-sector climate innovation

Innovate UK Smart Grants

Deadline
18 July 2024
Funding amount
Up to £2M project costs
View call

Zero-emission flight

Horizon Europe: Clean Aviation Call

Deadline
10 September 2024
Funding amount
€4M – €12M
View call

Green hydrogen production

Net Zero Hydrogen Fund Strand 2

Deadline
30 August 2024
Funding amount
£500k – £20M
View call

Example project

We recently supported a hydrogen aviation SME preparing a multi-million-pound Innovate UK proposal. Starting from an early concept, we shaped the workplan, orchestrated the consortium, built a credible budget and aligned the narrative to the funder’s priorities. The result: a de-risked delivery plan, strong reviewer feedback and a shortlisted bid now progressing to award.

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Projects

Projects we’ve worked on

A selection of public funding programmes we’ve helped shape and secure. These projects show the kind of complex, multi-partner work we take from idea to delivery-ready plan.

Aircraft wing at sunset

Hydrogen aviation

LH-SIFT – Liquid Hydrogen System Integration & Flight Test

UK Government–backed programme to develop a liquid hydrogen fuel system and fly the world’s first liquid hydrogen testbed in a commercial airframe.

Structured a £30M multi-partner bid and secured shortlist status.

Read the announcement
Close up of fuel cell

Fuel cells

AFCAD – Advanced Fuel Cells for Aviation Decarbonisation

Joint research project to advance high-temperature fuel cell technology for zero-emission regional aircraft, supported by UK Government funding.

Led proposal architecture, partner alignment and assessor-facing storytelling.

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Hydrogen refuelling station

Hydrogen infrastructure

Hydrogen Highways Demonstrator

Cross-regional project to deploy green hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for heavy mobility and municipal fleets.

Defined deployment workstreams, commercial model and delivery governance for a £15M+ programme.

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Founder feedback

Founder feedback

Clients rate GreenFundr 5/5 for clarity, structure and impact on their funding journey.

GreenFundr brings exceptional communication, structure and project leadership. Their ability to break complex proposals into clear, funding-ready workstreams was essential to our success.

Managing Director, UK (5★)

GreenFundr coordinated our full proposal—from writing to consortium management—with real energy and professionalism. Their clean-energy knowledge and ability to keep momentum made a huge difference.

Clean-energy founder, Europe (5★)

GreenFundr challenged assumptions, strengthened our thinking and directly supported the creation and securing of new projects and funding. They bring clarity, pace and a genuinely collaborative mindset.

Strategy Leader, Climate tech (5★)

GreenFundr connects strategic, technical and commercial insights to build strong funding proposals and partnerships. Their structured approach and focus on execution played a key role in advancing cutting-edge climate technologies.

VP Strategy, Climate-tech (5★)

Based on verified 5-star client reviews

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Why GreenFundr

About GreenFundr

GreenFundr is a specialist advisory for climate-tech founders, built by climate and finance professionals who have led public–private funding bids and technology roadmaps in hydrogen aviation, future mobility and green infrastructure. We’ve sat on the founder side of the table, so our advice is practical, jargon-free and anchored in delivery. Our mission is simple: be your trusted partner for securing green capital.

Ben Silver, Founder of GreenFundr

Ben Silver

Founder & Lead Strategist

Ben Silver has reviewed £45M+ in climate-tech proposals and led consortium builds for zero-emission aviation, hydrogen and infrastructure programmes. Before GreenFundr he held strategy roles in high-growth hardware ventures and advised investors on public-private funding stacks.

Focus areas

  • Hydrogen aviation
  • Heavy mobility & infrastructure
  • Systems-level grant strategy

What you get

  • Operator-grade storytelling
  • Structured delivery leadership
  • Direct access to founder insight

Tell us about your project

Share your details and we’ll get back to you within 2 working days with next steps and a booking link.

Prefer to speak live?

Book a free funding review and we’ll walk through funding routes, eligibility and timing.

GreenFundr helps SMEs identify opportunities and craft stronger narratives. Not legal or financial advice.