Investor Partnerships – ACT and Semiconductors
UK registered SMEs can apply for grant funding alongside private investment from selected investor partners to develop Advanced Connectivity Technologies (ACT) and Semiconductor solutions.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Between £250,000 and £2,000,000 in project costs (with grant funding up to 70% and aligned investment required)
- Deadline
- 14 Oct 2026 · 16 days left
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary
This Innovate UK Investor Partnerships programme offers grant funding to UK SMEs working on Advanced Connectivity Technologies (ACT) or Semiconductor solutions, including AI hardware. To qualify, your project must be independently assessed by Innovate UK and you must secure aligned private investment from one of their approved investor partners. The funding aims to support research and development, helping you commercialise your innovations with access to both grant and capital investment.
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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 Between £250,000 and £2,000,000 in project costs (with grant funding up to 70% and aligned investment required)
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.
- Applicants must be UK registered SMEs, invited by an approved investor partner, and have discussed their proposal with the investor.
- Projects must be carried out and exploited in the UK, focusing on ACT, Semiconductors, or their convergence.
- Projects must have clear market impact and be scalable.
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