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Unlimited Grants Programme
How the programme works
GrantUp scopes eligible opportunities, drafts and reviews your applications across the competitions marked as included in our grant directory (the Supported Portfolio). You approve all content and remain responsible for submission and funder deadlines.
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Identify
We scope eligible opportunities from the Supported Portfolio against your roadmap and readiness.
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Prepare
We draft and review your applications, building assessor-ready narratives, budgets and project plans.
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Strengthen
Internal review rounds, feedback loops and submission support lift your score before the deadline.
Like a no-win-no-fee model, built for retainers
When you join the Unlimited Grants Programme, the applications we progress within the Supported Portfolio carry no separate upfront fee. We only put forward competitions we believe you can genuinely win, so our success is tied to yours.
Supported Portfolio
These competitions are currently included in the Unlimited Grants Programme. Click any card to see full details and the official programme page.
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Innovate UK
[IUK] CfI: Engineering Biology for Defra and FSA Phase 1
Included in Unlimited Plan*Organisations can apply for a share up to £3 million inclusive of VAT, to develop and scale Engineering Biology platforms, products and services.
Max award£200,000Deadline14 Sept 2026Life sciences & healthIndustrial R&DUK-wideView grant details - Closes in 28 days
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European Innovation Council
[EIC] Stage 1: EIC Accelerator Challenge
Included in Unlimited Plan*- Single SMEs or startups based in EU Member States or Associated Countries (including the UK) under Horizon Europe. -UK companies can only apply for the grant - Other eligible countries eligible for blended finance - Companies must own the intellectual property of the innovation they are developing. - The innovation should be market-ready or close to commercialisation and require significant funding to scale. (TRL6+) - Applicants must be willing to co-finance the remaining 30% of project costs if receiving a grant.
Max award€2.5 millionDeadline7 Oct 2026Life sciences & healthFeasibilityUK-wideView grant details - Closes in 28 days
European Innovation Council
[EIC] Stage 1: EIC Accelerator Open
Included in Unlimited Plan*- Single SMEs or startups based in EU Member States or Associated Countries (including the UK) under Horizon Europe. - UK companies can only apply for the grant not equity funding - Non-UK companies that are eligible will be able to apply for the grant and equity funding - Companies must own the intellectual property of the innovation they are developing. - The innovation should be market-ready or close to commercialisation and require significant funding to scale. (TRL6+) - Applicants must be willing to co-finance the remaining 30% of project costs if receiving a grant.
Max award€2.5 millionDeadline7 Oct 2026Any sectorFeasibilityUK-wideView grant details - Closes in 28 days
European Innovation Council
[EIC] Stage 2: EIC Accelerator Challenge
Included in Unlimited Plan*Objectives: The EIC Accelerator aims to support high-risk, high-impact innovations to create new markets or disrupt existing industries in Europe and globally. The program helps scale breakthrough technologies and deep tech innovations, particularly in areas where private investors may be reluctant to invest due to high risk. The EIC Accelerator is best suited for innovative companies with disruptive technologies that need funding to expand and enter global markets. Specific challenges: 1. Advanced Materials for Renewable Energy and Energy Storage System: - Supported start-ups and SMEs must d…
Max award€2.5 millionDeadline7 Oct 2026Life sciences & healthFeasibilityUK-wideView grant details - Closes in 28 days
European Innovation Council
[EIC] Stage 2: EIC Accelerator Open
Included in Unlimited Plan*- Single SMEs or startups based in EU Member States or Associated Countries (including the UK) under Horizon Europe. - UK companies can only apply for the grant not equity funding - Non-UK companies that are eligible will be able to apply for the grant and equity funding - Companies must own the intellectual property of the innovation they are developing. - The innovation should be market-ready or close to commercialisation and require significant funding to scale. (TRL6+) - Applicants must be willing to co-finance the remaining 30% of project costs if receiving a grant.
Max award€2.5 millionDeadline7 Oct 2026Any sectorFeasibilityInternationalView grant details - Closes in 265 days
European Innovation Council
[EIC] Women TechEU
Included in Unlimited Plan** Be an SME registered for between 6 months and 5 years * Be based in an EU Member State, Horizon Europe Associated Country, or eligible widening country or region (including the UK) * Have raised less than €1 million in equity funding * Be developing a genuine deep tech innovation * Be operating between TRL 4-6 * Have at least one woman founder or co-founder in a senior leadership role (CEO, CTO, CSO, or equivalent) * Have women owning at least 25% of the company
Max award€75,000Deadline1 Jun 2027Any sectorIndustrial R&DUK-wideView grant details - OfOpen (rolling)
Other funders
[ABER Innovation] LEAP III (Farming call)
Included in Unlimited Plan*Are you at the start of your entrepreneurial journey? Do you want to innovate in food, dairy or animal feed? The LEAP Accelerator Programme returns for round three and will support visionary projects, inspired by Dick Lawes and his experiences, that push the boundaries of our food systems. They're looking for ambitious UK-wide entrepreneurs and very early stage enterprises to provide up to £50,000 of support. They're goal is to help you achieve proof of concept, foster collaborations, and bring innovative products or services to market.
Max award£50,000DeadlineRollingLife sciences & healthFeasibilityUK-wideView grant details - Open (rolling)
Innovate UK
[IUK] Advanced Manufacturing: Measurement and Sensing Pilot
Included in Unlimited Plan*UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £1 million as part of a pilot. This is to support high potential businesses developing a technology, product or service in measurement, instrumentation or sensing for UK manufacturing.
Max award£80,420DeadlineRollingClean energy & net zeroFeasibilityUK-wideView grant details - OfOpen (rolling)
Other funders
SMART Capital Equipment Fund Competitive Call
Included in Unlimited Plan*The SMART Capital Equipment Fund supports organisations in Wales to improve productivity, competitiveness and sustainable growth through investment in new and innovative capital equipment. This includes digitalisation, automation and advanced manufacturing technologies. This competitive fund supports investment in new technologies, equipment and processes that enable organisations to create greater value from the resources they use, including people, materials, energy and assets.
Max award£250,000DeadlineRollingClean energy & net zeroFeasibilityWalesView grant details - Closed
Innovate UK
[IUK] Ultra Long Duration Energy Storage Project Development Studies
Included in Unlimited Plan*UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £3 million for project development studies to support the development of ultra long duration battery energy storage demonstrators in the UK.
Max award£700,000DeadlineClosedClean energy & net zeroLate stage & scale-upUK-wideRound closed
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