Innovate UK - grant funding, innovation loans and expert support
UK GovernmentUK-wide£25k – £1m
What it funds
Supports innovative UK businesses to realise the potential of new technologies, develop ideas and make them a commercial success.
How to apply
Apply via the scheme website: https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/search
Last checked against the official source: 24 Aug 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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