[IUK] Investor Partnerships - National Materials Innovation Programme 1
Innovate UK Investor Partnerships competition for materials innovation, part of the National Materials Innovation Programme with up to £5 million allocated. UK registered SMEs apply as single applicants for a grant alongside aligned private investment from an approved investor partner. Total project costs £50,000-£300,000 (feasibility), £100,000-£1 million (industrial research) or £250,000-£2 million (experimental development), across seven materials themes. Opened 2 November 2026; closes 19 January 2027 at 11:00am.
Next deadline
Closes: 19 January 2027
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What it funds
Innovate UK Investor Partnerships competition for materials innovation, part of the National Materials Innovation Programme with up to £5 million allocated. UK registered SMEs apply as single applicants for a grant alongside aligned private investment from an approved investor partner. Total project costs £50,000-£300,000 (feasibility), £100,000-£1 million (industrial research) or £250,000-£2 million (experimental development), across seven materials themes. Opened 2 November 2026; closes 19 January 2027 at 11:00am.
Who it suits
UK registered micro, small or medium sized business (SME). Single applicant only — this competition is open to single applicants. You must be invited to apply by an Innovate UK approved investor partner that has submitted an expression of interest to Innovate UK and has agreed your proposal with yo…
- AI & software
- Life sciences & health
- Clean energy & net zero
- Manufacturing & materials
- Feasibility
Programme specifications
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