BRITISH BUSINESS BANK: Investment Fund for Scotland
The Investment Fund for Scotland, managed by the British Business Bank, aims to support the growth and development of smaller businesses across Scotland. This initiative is part of the broader Nations and Regions Investment Funds, designed to address regional funding gaps and promote economic development.
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IUK: Innovate UK innovation loans future economy: Round 20
Provide financial support to highly innovative, late-stage R&D projects that demonstrate the potential for significant economic impact and a clear path to commercialisation.
Henry Royce Institute: ROYCE INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATION PROGRAMME (ICP)
The Royce Industrial Collaboration Programme (ICP) aims to foster collaborative research, development, and innovation (RD&I) projects in advanced materials. It connects companies with UK experts and cutting-edge facilities to accelerate technology translation and address significant materials science challenges.
Cascade Funding Hub: OSCARS 2nd Open Call for Open Science Projects and Services
The OSCARS 2nd Open Call for Open Science Projects and Services aims to foster the adoption of Open Science practices across Europe. By providing financial support to third parties, the initiative seeks to develop enduring interdisciplinary FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data services and best practices, promoting widespread adoption of FAIR data-driven research within the European Research Area (ERA).
EIC Pathfinder OPEN
The EIC Pathfinder Open aims to support ambitious, high-risk research projects that develop radically new technologies with the potential to create new markets or provide transformative solutions to major challenges. It focuses on early-stage scientific research and breakthrough innovation, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and visionary technological developments.
IUK:DCMS Create Growth Programme Competition 4: large projects
The DCMS Create Growth Programme Competition 4: Large Projects aims to support UK-registered micro, small, and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the creative sector to undertake ambitious innovation projects that drive business growth. This initiative is part of a broader effort to provide targeted support to high-growth creative businesses, enabling them to scale, build investor networks, and realiSe their potential.
IUK:DCMS Create Growth Programme Competition 4: small projects
The DCMS Create Growth Programme Competition 4: Small Projects aims to support UK-registered micro, small, and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the creative sector to explore new innovation projects that stimulate business growth. This initiative is part of a broader effort to provide targeted support to high-growth creative businesses, enabling them to scale, build investor networks, and realize their potential.
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK: British Business Bank Investment Fund for Wales
The Investment Fund for Wales, managed by the British Business Bank, aims to support the growth and development of smaller businesses across Wales. This initiative is part of the broader Nations and Regions Investment Funds, designed to address regional funding gaps and promote economic development.
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK: Midlands Engine Investment Fund II
The Midlands Engine Investment Fund II (MEIF II), managed by the British Business Bank, aims to stimulate economic growth and innovation by providing financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Midlands region. Building upon the success of the first Midlands Engine Investment Fund, MEIF II seeks to enhance the availability and diversity of early-stage finance, thereby fostering business expansion and job creation.
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK: Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), managed by the British Business Bank, aims to drive sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating local opportunities for new and growing businesses across the North of England. Building on the success of the first Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, NPIF II delivers a £660 million commitment of new funding to smaller businesses.
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK: Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS)
The Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS), administered by the British Business Bank, is designed to support access to finance for UK smaller businesses as they look to invest and grow. Launched on 1 July 2024, GGS succeeds the Recovery Loan Scheme, offering a range of financial products through accredited lenders.
Scotland: Research and development (R&D) grants
Scottish Enterprise's Research and Development (R&D) Grants aim to support businesses in Scotland that are developing new products, processes, or services, or significantly enhancing existing ones. The program seeks to boost business competitiveness, stimulate further R&D activities, and benefit the Scottish economy.
Scotland:Regional Selective Assistance funding
The Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) funding, administered by Scottish Enterprise, is a discretionary grant aimed at encouraging capital investment and job creation in designated Assisted Areas of Scotland, classified as Tiers 2 and 3. The primary objective of RSA is to support projects that contribute to economic growth, job creation, and Scotland's transition to a greener economy.
IUK:Future Fellowships Round 10
The Future Leaders Fellowships: Round 10 competition, administered by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), aims to support ambitious research and innovation projects across various sectors. It seeks to foster excellence in innovation, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, and develop the next generation of research and innovation leaders.
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ESA: Space For Sustainable, Connected and Liveable Cities
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The European Space Agency (ESA) invites proposals for feasibility studies and demonstration projects that leverage space-based services and applications to enhance smart cities. This initiative addresses challenges arising from rapid urban population growth and climate change, focusing on areas such as urban development, emissions, air pollution, digital communication, transport, and urban overheating.
ESA General Support Technology Programme (GSTP)
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The General Support Technology Programme (GSTP) offers funding for various technology development activities. The funding varies depending on the type of activity and the specific element under which it falls. For example, Element 1 De-Risk activities are fully funded up to €200,000, while Building Block activities under the same element can receive support up to €500,000, with the possibility of total activity costs reaching €1 million, requiring match funding from the applicant. Elements 2 (Make) and 3 (Fly) activities typically require 50% match funding, with the amount of funding subject to discussion with the UK Space Agency's GSTP Team prior to submission.
IUK:Contracts for Innovation: Local Partnerships Clean Energy Demonstrators
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This is a Contracts for Innovation competition funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The aim of the competition is to accelerate the innovations needed to create new or improved clean energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, the Indo-Pacific region or South and Central America.
IUK:Future Fellowships Round 10
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The Future Leaders Fellowships: Round 10 competition, administered by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), aims to support ambitious research and innovation projects across various sectors. It seeks to foster excellence in innovation, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, and develop the next generation of research and innovation leaders.
Very Large: Net-Zero Call (IF24 Call)
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The Innovation Fund 2024 Net Zero Technologies Call aims to support the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies, processes, and business models that are sufficiently mature and have significant potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The call focuses on accelerating the transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2050 and achieving the EU's target of at least a 55% reduction in emissions by 2030.
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK: Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II
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The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), managed by the British Business Bank, aims to drive sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating local opportunities for new and growing businesses across the North of England. Building on the success of the first Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, NPIF II delivers a £660 million commitment of new funding to smaller businesses.
Scotland:Regional Selective Assistance funding
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The Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) funding, administered by Scottish Enterprise, is a discretionary grant aimed at encouraging capital investment and job creation in designated Assisted Areas of Scotland, classified as Tiers 2 and 3. The primary objective of RSA is to support projects that contribute to economic growth, job creation, and Scotland's transition to a greener economy.
IUK:DCMS Create Growth Programme Competition 4: large projects
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The DCMS Create Growth Programme Competition 4: Large Projects aims to support UK-registered micro, small, and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the creative sector to undertake ambitious innovation projects that drive business growth. This initiative is part of a broader effort to provide targeted support to high-growth creative businesses, enabling them to scale, build investor networks, and realiSe their potential.
NIHR Climate Change and Health: Adapting Health and Social Care Systems - Development Awards
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The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is offering funding to help health and social care services prepare for extreme weather events caused by climate change, like heatwaves and floods. This funding aims to bring together diverse research teams to develop ambitious research plans and build future research capacity. It also supports teams seeking funding from other NIHR programmes.
ESA: Space For Insurance Technology
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ESA aims to fund projects that use space technology to improve the insurance industry. This includes finding ways to predict and prevent risks, manage claims more efficiently, and enhance customer experiences.
Green Hydrogen as a sustainable energy source
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This call seeks proposals for feasibility studies using space technology (SatCom, SatEO, SatNav) to advance green hydrogen as a sustainable energy source. Focus areas include energy, transportation, maritime, and smart cities, addressing challenges in hydrogen production, storage, and distribution. Projects should assess satellite-based solutions for environmental sustainability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, engaging user communities to develop proof of concept and pathways for future applications aligned with net-zero goals by 2050.
Design for Adaptability, Re-use, and Deconstruction of Buildings
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This funding supports innovative construction and renovation solutions to extend building service life, enhance adaptability, and enable reuse and deconstruction. Projects should develop and validate techniques that improve resource efficiency, use CO2-storing and low-emission materials, and address all building components. Solutions must be tested in diverse environments, involve local value chains, and provide measurable outcomes. Deliverables include guidance for stakeholders, dissemination of best practices, and contributions to standardization through the Built4People network.
UKRI Creating opportunities: rethinking economic (in)activity
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UKRI seeks a single innovative, interdisciplinary project under its Creating Opportunities, Improving Outcomes theme to address economic inactivity in areas with high rates of ill-health, disability, and informal care. The project will investigate local systemic factors shaping inactivity, identify effective support strategies, bridge research-to-practice gaps through collaboration with policymakers and local partners, and improve access to administrative data for inactivity research.
Opening up the Environment 2025
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This funding supports pilot projects to enhance diversity in NERC science, attracting a broader talent pool and showcasing diverse skillsets. Up to 20 grants will fund partnerships to develop inclusive plans, test approaches, and inspire underrepresented groups to join the environmental solutions workforce. Projects should identify and engage diverse talent, fostering equitable inclusion and contributing to a more representative NERC community.
Contracts for Innovation: Accessible Information on Coaches
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This competition by the Department for Transport aims to develop affordable, user-friendly hardware and software solutions for coaches to comply with the Public Service Vehicles (Accessible Information) Regulations 2023. The solutions must provide accessible audio and visual route, destination, and location information, supporting disabled passengers. Proposals should prioritize scalability, compatibility, and affordability while incorporating innovative technologies.
Investor Partnerships
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Innovate UK has selected a number of investor partners and will provide grant funding to companies that are delivering ambitious innovation projects with strong commercial potential.
EIC Accelerator Challenge
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The EIC Accelerator Challenges 2025 offer €250 million to support startups and SMEs developing breakthrough technologies in five key areas: advanced materials, low-emission food production, generative AI, in-space services, and future mobility. Each challenge has a dedicated budget of €50 million. These initiatives aim to drive innovation and address significant EU objectives.
Cascade Funding Hub: MAGICIAN Open Call 1
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The MAGICIAN Open Call 1 aims to support European startups and SMEs in developing innovative solutions that enhance robotic defect detection and repair in manufacturing. The focus is on integrating advanced perception technologies and improving human-robot collaboration to boost productivity, safety, and quality in industrial processes.
Creative Growth Finance
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Creative UK have partnered with Triodos Bank on the Creative Growth Finance fund to offer loans of £100,000 to £1m* to businesses that bring change, disruption and new IP to the creative industries, harness creativity with technologies and supporting businesses and are talent led.
IUK:Energy Catalyst Round 11: Mid Stage
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This initiative offers UK-registered small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) loans ranging from £100,000 to £2 million. The loans are intended to support late-stage research and development (R&D) projects that are highly innovative and have strong commercial potential to significantly benefit the UK economy. Projects should focus on developing new or improved products, processes, or services that are ahead of current market offerings or propose innovative applications of existing solutions.
Cascade Funding Hub: OSCARS 2nd Open Call for Open Science Projects and Services
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The OSCARS 2nd Open Call for Open Science Projects and Services aims to foster the adoption of Open Science practices across Europe. By providing financial support to third parties, the initiative seeks to develop enduring interdisciplinary FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data services and best practices, promoting widespread adoption of FAIR data-driven research within the European Research Area (ERA).
NIHR i4i THRIVE - April 2025
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i4i THRIVE (Translate Healthcare Research through InnoVation and Entrepreneurship) programme invites innovations at prototype development level (Technology Readiness Level (TRL 3)) and above which demonstrate potential to reduce health inequalities and meet needs in underserved communities.
ESA European Space Agency: Maritime Decarbonisation - Green Fuels
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The Maritime Decarbonisation: Green Fuels initiative, launched by the European Space Agency (ESA), aims to support the development of space-based services that facilitate the maritime sector's transition to green fuels and propulsion systems. This effort is part of ESA's broader commitment to promoting sustainability within the maritime industry by leveraging space technologies.
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK: Midlands Engine Investment Fund II
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The Midlands Engine Investment Fund II (MEIF II), managed by the British Business Bank, aims to stimulate economic growth and innovation by providing financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Midlands region. Building upon the success of the first Midlands Engine Investment Fund, MEIF II seeks to enhance the availability and diversity of early-stage finance, thereby fostering business expansion and job creation.
ESA:COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS OF SPACE WEATHER DATA
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The Commercial Applications of Space Weather Data initiative by the European Space Agency (ESA) aims to support the development of commercial services that leverage space weather data to protect critical infrastructure and services on Earth. This initiative seeks to assess the technical and economic viability of services that monitor, model, and predict space weather impacts across various sectors.
EIC Pathfinder Challenge
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The EIC Work Programme 2025 outlines over €1.4 billion in funding to support breakthrough technologies and innovations in Europe. It introduces the STEP Scale Up scheme, allocating €300 million for larger investments in companies advancing strategic technologies. The programme also emphasizes increased access to Business Acceleration Services, particularly for emerging companies from 'widening countries'.
Henry Royce Institute: ROYCE INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATION PROGRAMME (ICP)
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The Royce Industrial Collaboration Programme (ICP) aims to foster collaborative research, development, and innovation (RD&I) projects in advanced materials. It connects companies with UK experts and cutting-edge facilities to accelerate technology translation and address significant materials science challenges.
Smart Grant
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UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovation that can significantly impact the UK economy. This funding is from Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation.
IUK:Cyber Local 2025-2026
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This grant supports UK businesses and partners who are working on digital solutions to help local communities reach net zero (reduce carbon emissions to as close to zero as possible).
ESA: OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS - FEASIBILITY STUDIES AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS
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The European Space Agency's Open Call for Proposals invites businesses from any sector to apply for funding throughout the year to develop new commercial services that utilise one or more space assets, such as satellite communications, Earth observation, or satellite navigation.
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK: Investment Fund for Wales
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This fund aims to drive sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating local opportunity for new and growing businesses across Wales.
IUK: Innovate UK innovation loans future economy: Round 20
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Provide financial support to highly innovative, late-stage R&D projects that demonstrate the potential for significant economic impact and a clear path to commercialisation.
Cascade Funding Hub: PRIMED 2nd Open Call
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The PRIMED 2nd Open Call invites potential end-users to obtain funding for testing and validating bio-based ingredients and products within real production environments. The initiative aims to integrate novel bio-based materials into existing production processes, addressing specific industry challenges and promoting market adoption.
Scotland:Digital solutions for manufacturing
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The Digital Solutions for Manufacturing initiative, administered by Scottish Enterprise, aims to foster collaboration between manufacturing companies and digital technology providers to address specific challenges within the manufacturing sector. The program seeks to demonstrate how digital solutions can enhance efficiency, productivity, and innovation in manufacturing processes, thereby contributing to Scotland's economic growth and competitiveness.
Cascade Funding Hub: SOPRANO Open Call- Industry Demonstrators of the SOPRANO Technologies
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The SOPRANO Open Call aims to support SMEs and startups in developing industry-relevant prototypes that integrate SOPRANO technologies for multi-human, multi-robot (MH-MR) collaboration in industrial settings. The goal is to enhance robotics capabilities in dynamic environments such as manufacturing floors, construction zones, and agri-food production sites, fostering seamless cooperation between humans and intelligent machines.
Scotland: Research and development (R&D) grants
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Scottish Enterprise's Research and Development (R&D) Grants aim to support businesses in Scotland that are developing new products, processes, or services, or significantly enhancing existing ones. The program seeks to boost business competitiveness, stimulate further R&D activities, and benefit the Scottish economy.
NIHR: i4i PDA Call 30
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The NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) Product Development Awards (PDA) Call 30 aims to support collaborative research and development of medical devices, in vitro diagnostic devices, and high-impact patient-focused digital health technologies intended for use within the NHS or social care systems. The programme focuses on de-risking innovations by funding early product development and real-world evaluations, thereby making them more attractive to follow-on funders, investors, and buyers, particularly NHS commissioners and national guidance bodies.
Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF)
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The LSIMF will provide capital grants across the UK and sector-wide to support investments in the manufacturing of human medicines (including active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished products), medical diagnostics (for disease identification and monitoring), and MedTech products (medical devices for human health). The fund will remain open until all funding is allocated.
Prosperity partnerships: advanced therapies safety and toxicity
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Apply for funding to foster UK-led research partnerships between businesses and academia, focusing on safety and toxicity in advanced therapies. Projects will co-develop tools and resources to assess and mitigate safety risks, integrating discovery and translational science to advance therapies from research to clinical application.
ESA:SPACE4RAIL
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The Space4Rail initiative, led by the European Space Agency (ESA), aims to enhance the railway sector by integrating space-based assets—such as satellite navigation, satellite communications, and Earth observation—into innovative and sustainable applications and services. The goal is to improve the performance, efficiency, safety, and attractiveness of railways for both operators and end-users.
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK: Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS)
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The Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS), administered by the British Business Bank, is designed to support access to finance for UK smaller businesses as they look to invest and grow. Launched on 1 July 2024, GGS succeeds the Recovery Loan Scheme, offering a range of financial products through accredited lenders.
Scotland:Digital solutions for energy transition
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The Digital Solutions for Energy Transition initiative, administered by Scottish Enterprise, aims to foster collaboration between the energy and digital sectors to address challenges within the energy industry. The program seeks to demonstrate how digital solutions can enhance efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in energy-related processes, contributing to Scotland's transition to a net-zero economy.
NIHR: Innovation Fund to Reduce Demand for Illicit Substances (RDIS) Phase 3
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NIHR is launching Phase 3 of the Innovation Fund to Reduce the Demand for Illicit Substances, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in partnership with the Joint Combatting Drugs Unit (JCDU).
AHRC responsive mode: UKRI NSF-SBE lead agency
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This funding opportunity supports collaborative arts and humanities research projects, enabling researchers to establish or enhance interdisciplinary and international partnerships, foster early-career researcher development, and maximise the impact of research outcomes through effective communication and knowledge transfer. Proposals should prioritize arts and humanities perspectives while integrating diverse disciplines and sectors. Projects, funded for up to five years, must align with AHRC or NSF-SBE research themes and demonstrate a proportionate commitment from project leads.
IUK:Energy Catalyst Round 11: Early Stage
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Innovate UK is offering grants between £50,000 and £300,000 for early-stage projects aimed at improving clean energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and the Indo-Pacific regions. The goal is to develop affordable, reliable, and low-carbon energy solutions that promote gender equality, disability inclusion, and social inclusion.
AHRC responsive mode: standard research grant
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Apply for AHRC standard research grant funding to support collaborative arts and humanities projects. Projects must involve a UK-based project lead and at least one co-lead to develop and manage the research. These grants aim to foster collaborations within and beyond academia, enhance career development for researchers, and promote effective dissemination of research outcomes. Proposals can involve interdisciplinary or international partnerships and may include individual research components that demonstrably add value to the overall project.
European Space Agency
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You can apply for funding from ESA for the Open Call for Proposals or through specific themed opportunities. Your project must delivered R&D related to the space industry
Research for Patient Benefit - Competition 56 NIHR
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The NIHR Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) programme invites stage 1 applications for research addressing health service practices with potential to improve patient and NHS user wellbeing. As a researcher-led initiative, it welcomes diverse proposals tackling health service challenges. The programme funds high-quality quantitative and qualitative research with clear patient benefit, emphasizing public and patient involvement and co-development with service users.
Cascade Funding Hub:ELIAS- European Lighthouse of AI for sustainability- 1st Open Call
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The MAGICIAN Open Call 1 aims to support European startups and SMEs in developing innovative solutions that enhance robotic defect detection and repair in manufacturing. The focus is on integrating advanced perception technologies and improving human-robot collaboration to boost productivity, safety, and quality in industrial processes.
Cascade Funding Hub: NebulOuS Open Call 2
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The NebulOuS Open Call 2 aims to support pilot projects that test and validate the NebulOuS Meta-OS platform, a meta operating system designed for brokering hyper-distributed applications across cloud computing continuums. The goal is to explore new use cases beyond current pilots, demonstrating the platform's adaptability across various scenarios and promoting its adoption in the market.
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK: British Business Bank Investment Fund for Wales
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The Investment Fund for Wales, managed by the British Business Bank, aims to support the growth and development of smaller businesses across Wales. This initiative is part of the broader Nations and Regions Investment Funds, designed to address regional funding gaps and promote economic development.
NIHR:Transformative and disruptive innovations to reduce waiting lists and waiting times - April 2025
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The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is launching a funding opportunity through its Invention for Innovation (i4i) programme to support the development of transformative and disruptive innovations aimed at reducing waiting lists and waiting times in healthcare services.
Researcher Led: Healthy Homes
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The Healthy Homes funding opportunity, offered by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) through its Public Health Research (PHR) Programme, aims to fund research evaluating strategies to mitigate the adverse health effects of substandard housing. The initiative seeks to identify effective interventions that can improve living conditions and, consequently, public health outcomes.
DASA:Defence Rapid Impact
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The Defence Rapid Impact (DRI) competition aims to fund innovative ideas that address both current and emerging defence challenges. It seeks disruptive innovations—whether technologies, materials, or concepts—that could provide a step change in military capability and offer a strategic advantage over adversaries. The competition targets ‘blind spots’ in defence while also welcoming novel solutions to known challenges. It operates independently of existing MOD equipment, R&D projects, or programmes
The Content Fund
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The Content Fund is a joint plan between Government and industry to drive growth, build talent and develop skills across the creative sectors.
IUK:DCMS Create Growth Programme Competition 4: small projects
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The DCMS Create Growth Programme Competition 4: Small Projects aims to support UK-registered micro, small, and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the creative sector to explore new innovation projects that stimulate business growth. This initiative is part of a broader effort to provide targeted support to high-growth creative businesses, enabling them to scale, build investor networks, and realize their potential.
ESA: SPACE FOR INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched the "Space for Intermodal Transport" funding opportunity to support European teams in developing sustainable, space-based services and applications that enhance intermodal transport for both freight and passengers. This initiative aims to improve the efficiency, flexibility, and environmental sustainability of transportation systems by integrating multiple modes of transport through innovative solutions utilizing satellite data and space-based technologies.
Smart Scotland
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The SMART: SCOTLAND grant, administered by Scottish Enterprise, aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in conducting feasibility studies for high-risk, highly ambitious research and development (R&D) projects. The grant focuses on projects that represent a significant technological advance for the UK industry or sector concerned and have a clear commercial endpoint.
The effectiveness of technologies for people living with deafblindness in social care settings
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The NIHR's Health Technology Assessment Programme seeks research proposals to evaluate the effectiveness and economic impact of technology-based interventions aimed at improving care and support for individuals with deafblindness in social care settings.
Innovation Loan
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This is a multi-sector generous loan opportunity of between £100k and £2m for UK registered, highly innovative SMEs with projects lasting up to 5 years.
Aiming Far and High: New DASA Market Exploration seeks revolutionary uncrewed systems
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This competition seeks uncrewed systems with extended range and modular capabilities for rapid deployment within 12 months. The British Army aims to enhance operational reach with the development of an uncrewed Deep Recce Strike platform capable of operating at ranges greater than 80 kilometers. Solutions must prioritize resilience in contested environments, modularity for iterative upgrades, and reliance on allied supply chains to address evolving battlefield challenges effectively.
Challenge Awards round 15
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NIHR i4i Challenge Awards support the real-world evaluation of medical devices, in vitro diagnostic devices and high-impact patient-focused digital health technologies for us in the NHS or social care system. The i4i Challenge Awards provide funding for collaborative projects with a focus on implementation research on technologies which have demonstrated safety and efficacy, and have a clear pathway towards adoption and commercialisation.
ESA:Integrated Digital Solutions For The Energy Sector
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ESA aims to support projects that use space technology to make the energy sector more resilient and sustainable. This includes improving how we manage electricity, maintain equipment, store energy, and handle renewable resources.
Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants
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Arts Council National Lottery are offering funding to people in England who are creative, or work in the arts, museums or libraries. The fund supports thousands of individual practitioners, community and cultural organisations
India - UK Collaborative R&D for industrial sustainability Rd 2
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Innovate UK and India’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) is funding business-led UK-India collaborations on Net Zero Technologies. Projects must present disruptive innovations with economic potential, strong business and financial plans, and a clear path to commercialization. Proposals should demonstrate mutual benefits for UK and Indian economies, effective IP sharing, and added value from cross-country collaboration. Outcomes must deliver impactful, market-ready solutions post-project completion.
EIC Accelerator
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The EIC Accelerator is a European funding programme under Horizon Europe that supports start-ups and SMEs developing innovative, game-changing products, services, or business models with the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones. It offers grant funding of up to €2.5 million for innovation activities (TRL 6-8) and equity investments ranging from €0.5 to €10 million, with higher amounts available under the STEP ScaleUp scheme.
Researcher Led: Proof of concept
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The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Proof of Concept funding opportunity aims to support the early-to-mid stage commercialisation of research outputs. The initiative focuses on validating and developing concepts derived from research to facilitate their progression along various commercialisation pathways, such as licensing, spinouts, social ventures, or other routes.
Cascade Funding Hub: WE-RISE Open Call #1
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The WE-RISE Open Call #1 aims to support women-led startups in the GreenTech, AgriTech, and ClimateTech sectors. The initiative provides funding and tailored support to enhance market presence, accelerate growth, and engage with investors.
Novel non-pharmacological approaches for diagnosis and treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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The MRC-NIHR Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) Programme invites applications to assess novel non-pharmacological approaches for diagnosing, treating, or managing ADHD in children and adults. Proposals should target core symptoms or related conditions and provide strong clinical rationale and proof of concept. Evaluations must focus on interventions or technologies with convincing human evidence of efficacy, including diagnostic tools with promising sensitivity, specificity, or predictive value.
Scalable Neural Interfaces: Opportunity seeds
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This funding supports transformative ideas in the Scalable Neural Interfaces space, aiming to revolutionise understanding of neurological disorders. Proposals should align with or challenge established assumptions, explore innovative brain interfaces, and push boundaries of what’s possible. Projects may range from curiosity-driven research to pre-commercial technologies, fostering bold approaches to redefine the potential and value of neural interfacing at scale.
Decarbonising the health and social care system
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NIHR are funding research into decarbonising the health and social care system as part of their commitment to achieving net zero. Proposals must generate high-quality evidence on decarbonisation through innovative or existing interventions, service models, or care pathways, with a guideline minimum funding of £200,000
SMART: SCOTLAND grants
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The SMART: SCOTLAND grant aims to support high-risk, highly ambitious projects providing support to conduct feasibility studies. It’s only available to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) based in Scotland
EIC Pathfinder OPEN
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The EIC Pathfinder Open aims to support ambitious, high-risk research projects that develop radically new technologies with the potential to create new markets or provide transformative solutions to major challenges. It focuses on early-stage scientific research and breakthrough innovation, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and visionary technological developments.
ATI Programme strategic batch: EoI - January 2025
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This Expression of Interest (EoI) competition supports projects aligning with the UK Aerospace Technology Strategy, focusing on civil aerospace applications, including dual-use technologies. Areas include zero-carbon emission technologies (battery, hydrogen, fuel cells), ultra-efficient technologies (energy efficiency, CO2, NOx, noise reduction), cross-cutting enabling technologies (aircraft lifecycle design and analysis), and non-CO2 technologies (fuel characteristics, aircraft systems, data operations).
Prevention and/or management of lymphoedema following Breast Cancer Resection
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NIHR is seeking research proposals to develop and evaluate interventions aimed at preventing and/or managing lymphoedema following breast cancer resection. Proposals should focus on innovative approaches to address this condition, which affects many breast cancer survivors. The goal is to improve patient outcomes and quality of life through effective prevention and management strategies.
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How much time is needed to submit a quality grant application?
Grant applications are submitted to highly competitive opportunities with limited funding available which means that only the highest scoring applications are successful. In order to create a high-scoring application we suggest starting it a minimum of 3 weeks before the competition deadline. In our experience, the best grant applications are crafted over 6 weeks or more.
How is a government grant typically paid?
Grant funding is typically paid in arrears after a project has started. It is normally paid quarterly or at key project milestones. For example, Innovate UK typically pays grant funding after a project report has been submitted and approved at the end of each project quarter. Funding bodies typically hold payment of a portion of the final project costs until after the project has been fully ended.
What are the chances of being successfully awarded grant funding?
Success is dependent on many factors such as eligibility, fund size and competition from others. Success rates therefore vary significantly between competitions. Competitions with specialist themes are usually less competitive than "open call" competitions. Statistics about funding competitions are usually reported by funding bodies or released in freedom of information requests.
Can start-up companies apply for grant funding?
Yes, start-up companies are normally eligible for grant funding. It is important to carefully check eligibility criteria for competitions as this can vary.
Are the grant writing fees negotiable?
Yes, the fees for our grant writing services can be negotiated. Our grant writing services are priced competitively and can be reduced if a customer can help reduce our writing costs (e.g. by saving time) without impacting the quality of the resulting grant application.
What is seen as an innovative project that is suitable for grant funding?
Innovation is commonly defined as a new technology in an existing market or an existing technology in a new market. Innovative projects clearly build on existing state-of-the-art technology and as they are novel they are typically technically challenging and risky endeavours.
How much does my company need to contribute to the grant-funded project?
The company contribution varies depending on the specific funding body and/or funding competition. It is typically between 0% and 50% of the total project costs. Smaller companies (SMEs) are usually required to contribute less funding than large established companies.
What time and work goes into a typical grant application?
Writing a grant application is not too dissimilar to writing a short novel. The story must successfully guide the audience from beginning to end, keeping them engaged throughout with the right content. A high quality grant application will have a well-defined scope and will provide all the right information at the right time in each of the questions that is answered.
A typical grant application requires multiple days of information gathering, fact-finding, writing, referencing, refining, checking, assessing, reflecting, visualising, and submitting. It is a team effort and we normally allow a minimum of three weeks to complete an application.
How can I include an academic partner in my project?
If one or more work packages in your project are suitable for a university to deliver then you should liaise with your academic partner who will be able to help. If you are seeking an academic partner for your project we can also help you. Please note that some innovation funding opportunities may not be suitable for academic partners or their budget allocation my be capped.
Can I use the Grant Funding Canvas™ for my own projects?
Yes! Please use the Canvas for your own projects and feel free to share it with your friends and colleagues.
Can I apply for my own grant application alone?
Yes! You can apply on your own and still be successful. However, working with us means that you will benefit from our skills and experience in writing successful grant applications - as well as lots of time saved.
What does the process look like once I submit an application?
Your application will be reviewed by assessors and it will be scored. You will receive a notification that provides your score and whether your application was successful or not. If you are successful, you will then be required to complete some additional tasks to evidence your financial position to show that you can deliver the project.
Where can I find the latest grant funding opportunities?
Grant funding opportunities are available from multiple sources and competitions open and close frequently. To stay up-to-date on the latest news you can follow funding bodies such as Innovate UK. You can sign up to our Grant Opportunities Newsletter to receive the latest funding opportunities.