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Verified source: British Business BankLast verified 17 Jun 2026

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.

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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

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Official source

Funding body
British Business Bank
Last verified
17 Jun 2026

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