Innovation Funding Service
Innovate UKScotlandVaries
Who can apply
Businesses in the UK looking for funding to test ideas and develop innovative products and solutions.
What it funds
Innovate UK supports UK-based businesses to invest in research, development and innovation through grant funding, loans or procurements. You can browse and apply for funding opportunities through their Innovation Funding Service. Various types of funding opportunities available throughout the year. Each opportunity has its own eligibility criteria and scope. The Innovation Funding Service has information on what funding opportunities are available and which ones may be right for you. It is impor
Last checked against the official source: 3 Jul 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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