Future Fund: Breakthrough
A £425m UK-wide programme encouraging private investors to co-invest in high-growth, innovative R&D intensive British companies operating in breakthrough technology sectors.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Minimum total investment round size of £20m, Future Fund: Breakthrough share is max 30%
- Deadline
- Rolling – no fixed deadline
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary
This £425 million UK-wide program actively encourages private investors to co-invest in high-growth, innovative British companies. It focuses on businesses involved in research and development (R&D) within breakthrough technology sectors. To be eligible, companies must have significant UK operations, have previously raised at least £5 million in funding, and be seeking a minimum investment round of £20 million.
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Who this is best for
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
- Organisations based in UK-wide
- Projects aligned with innovation funding
- Teams seeking funding around Minimum total investment round size of £20m, Future Fund: Breakthrough share is max 30%
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- Companies must be UK-based with significant UK operations, R&D intensive, operating in breakthrough technology sectors, have raised at least £5m in previous funding rounds, and have a minimum total investment round size of £20m.
- Application must be made by a sponsor investor.
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