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[IUK] Future Leaders Fellowships: Round 11, business and non-academic

Open to early career innovators and researchers No PhD required Open to UK applicants and international applicants (with the support of an eligible UK‑based host organisation. Researchers and innovators may be eligible for a Global Talent visa under the ‘exceptional promise’ category for future research and innovation leaders)

Award
Between £100,000 and £3 million
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Next deadline

Closes: 1 October 2026

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What it funds

Open to early career innovators and researchers No PhD required Open to UK applicants and international applicants (with the support of an eligible UK‑based host organisation. Researchers and innovators may be eligible for a Global Talent visa under the ‘exceptional promise’ category for future research and innovation leaders)

Who it suits

Open to early career innovators and researchers No PhD required Open to UK applicants and international applicants (with the support of an eligible UK‑based host organisation. Researchers and innovators may be eligible for a Global Talent visa under the ‘exceptional promise’ category for future res…

  • Any sector
  • Industrial R&D

Programme specifications

Award band£1m+
FunderInnovate UK
RegionUK-wide
Partners requiredYes
Next deadline1 October 2026
Key sectors
Any sector

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