Innovate UK - grant funding, innovation loans and expert support
Supports innovative UK businesses to realise the potential of new technologies, develop ideas and make them a commercial success.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Grants £25,000 - £10 million, Loans £100,000 - £1 million
- Deadline
- Rolling – no fixed deadline
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary
Innovate UK provides a range of support for innovative UK businesses, including grant funding ranging from £25,000 to £10 million, and innovation loans from £100,000 to £1 million for late-stage research and development projects. This support aims to help businesses develop new technologies and bring their ideas to commercial success. Both startups and established businesses of all sizes can apply.
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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 Grants £25,000 - £10 million, Loans £100,000 - £1 million
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.
- Grant funding is available for all sizes of business, from new companies to large multi-nationals.
- Innovation loans are for UK-based SMEs only to carry out late-stage research and development projects.
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