Material Focus has launched a new £1 million “Circular Electricals Fund” to support the development of a more circular electricals system in the UK.
The fund is seeking applications for new ideas that keep electricals and their materials in use for longer, and reduce e-waste. Up to £150,000 in funding is available for each successful project and the closing date for application is 14 August 2025.
Material Focus says it is looking for projects that will improve resource efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and encourage collaboration across industry.
Applications for the “Circular Electricals Fund” are invited from UK organisations, including industry bodies, nonprofits, private companies, compliance schemes, universities, and research institutions.
Project applications will need to demonstrate ‘practical, scalable’ solutions that:
- develop new methods for more efficiently recovering materials;
- make electricals more durable, repairable, upgradeable, and long-lasting;
- develop new services that promote reuse, sharing, and waste reduction.
Scott Butler, Executive Director of Material Focus, said: “We are delighted to be announcing our new £1m Circular Electricals Fund which will help drive innovation and support the development of a more circular electricals system in the UK.
“We are looking for ambitious projects that can bring fresh new ideas to reduce the environmental impact of electricals by improving product design, improving resource efficiency, and encouraging collaboration.”
