Innovate UK Growth Catalyst – Investor Partnerships
Expected to open. This is for UK-registered SMEs (seed to Series A) with a live technology/R&D project and genuine growth ambitions, not for businesses only seeking pure grant money. Applicants must already have — or be able to quickly establish — traction and a confirmed relationship with one of Innovate UK's approved Investor Partners, who must submit an Expression of Interest and agree the proposal before the application deadline. Projects must sit within one of the UK Industrial Strategy priority sectors (advanced manufacturing/batteries, clean energy, digital & technologies, defence, cre…
Next deadline
Date to be confirmed
What it funds
Expected to open. This is for UK-registered SMEs (seed to Series A) with a live technology/R&D project and genuine growth ambitions, not for businesses only seeking pure grant money. Applicants must already have — or be able to quickly establish — traction and a confirmed relationship with one of Innovate UK's approved Investor Partners, who must submit an Expression of Interest and agree the proposal before the application deadline. Projects must sit within one of the UK Industrial Strategy priority sectors (advanced manufacturing/batteries, clean energy, digital & technologies, defence, cre…
Who it suits
This is for UK-registered SMEs (seed to Series A) with a live technology/R&D project and genuine growth ambitions, not for businesses only seeking pure grant money. Applicants must already have — or be able to quickly establish — traction and a confirmed relationship with one of Innovate UK's appro…
- Clean energy & net zero
- Manufacturing & materials
- Defence & security
- Feasibility
Programme specifications
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