16/09/2025
Closing Date: 6 January 2026
£150,000 to £2 million available for innovative, water company-led solutions, providing a fast-track route to test early-stage ideas and build value ahead of further funding opportunities.
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16/07/2025
Closing Date: CLOSED
Innovate UK innovation loans are for highly innovative small and medium enterprises (SMEs) conducting late-stage research and development (R&D) projects with the best potential for the future. Up to £25 million in funding is available.
09/07/2025
Closing Date: Not Specified
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has launched a £10m fund to boost innovation by supporting advanced manufacturing projects, from MVP development to scaling production.
09/07/2025
Closing Date: CLOSED
Eurostars is a funding instrument that supports innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and project partners by funding international collaborative research and development (R&D) and innovation projects.
26/06/2025
Closing Date: 25 September 2025
This prize honours women entrepreneurs in Europe driving impactful, disruptive innovations, promoting diversity and inspiring future generations.
02/06/2025
Closing Date: CLOSED
The European Space Agency (ESA) aims to support the development of innovative services that leverage space technology to enhance agricultural monitoring and management.
02/06/2025
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
The European Space Agency (ESA) aims to support the development of innovative services that leverage space technology to address climate change challenges.
13/05/2025
CLOSED
The fund is a £500 million ten-year commitment that will support projects in the North East and Moray, which contributes towards the region’s transition to net zero.
13/05/2025
CLOSED
Up to £10 million is available to eligible organisations to deliver Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) projects across Wales.
08/05/2025
CLOSED
UK-registered SMEs can apply for grant funding alongside private investment from selected investor partners.
28/04/2025
CLOSED
UK-registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £12.5 million for industrial research projects from the Farming Futures R&D Fund.
28/04/2025
CLOSED
UK-registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £12.5 million for precision breeding of arable and horticultural crops.
07/04/2025
Closing Date: Not Specified
Energy for Tomorrow offers grant funding, tools, and support to innovative energy projects that can help drive a greener, fairer future.
03/04/2025
CLOSED
Accelerate Ukraine’s recovery by ensuring a low-carbon, affordable, and secure energy supply while enhancing immediate energy security and supporting its transition from hydrocarbons.
26/03/2025
CLOSED
ICP matches innovative companies with UK experts in materials science and cutting-edge facilities to accelerate the transfer of new technologies.
19/03/2025
Closing Date: 5 November 2025
Apply for a share of up to £110 million for ambitious research and innovation projects in any sector, along with tailored support to develop careers for future leaders.
17/03/2025
Closing Date: CLOSED
Apply for a share of up to £5 million (inclusive of VAT) to develop innovative clean energy technologies.
19/02/2025
Closing Date: Not specified
The ESA Business Applications’ Open Call for Proposals – Feasibility Studies and Demonstration Projects is always open.
30/01/2025
Closing Date: CLOSED
UK businesses can apply for up to £25 million for late-stage R&D in zero-emission vehicles.
23/01/2025
Closing Date: CLOSED
UK businesses can apply for up to £40 million for late-stage R&D projects focusing on zero-emission vehicles.
06/01/2025
Closing Date: Not Specified
For projects that leverage space-based technologies to advance resilience and sustainability in the energy sector.
04/12/2024
CLOSED
The Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) aims to help transform gas and electricity networks for a low-carbon future.
28/11/2024
CLOSED
The Manchester Prize is a multi-million-pound launchpad for innovators with bold AI solutions for a clean energy economy.
28/11/2024
CLOSED
Apply for a share of up to £2 million for projects that develop new innovative products and tools for the UK creative industry.
26/11/2024
CLOSED
UK-registered companies can apply for a share of up to £2 million for innovative proposals developed with India.
19/11/2024
CLOSED
Innovate UK is investing up to £15 million in the best game-changing and world-leading ideas, designed for swift, successful commercialisation.
14/11/2024
Closing Date: CLOSED
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator is a funding programme under Horizon Europe that offers support to start-ups and SMEs.
14/11/2024
Closing Date: N/A – Applications accepted all year
The SMART: SCOTLAND grant is one of Scottish Enterprise’s research and development (R&D) grants that aims to support high-risk, highly ambitious projects.
11/11/2024
CLOSED
Innovate UK's Launchpad programme offers multiple funding opportunities to support SMEs in boosting innovation in targeted regions across the UK.
07/11/2024
CLOSED
Innovate UK is offering up to £25 million in loans to SMEs for innovative late-stage research and development (R&D) projects with clear commercialisation and economic impact.
30/10/2024
CLOSED
Clean Energy Transition Partnership aims to accelerate the transition to clean energy and contribute to the goal of climate neutrality by 2050.
18/09/2024
CLOSED
UK-registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2 million to enhance UK and German technology collaborations.
11/09/2024
CLOSED
Backed by £81m, this programme aims to enhance our climate change response by developing an early warning system.
11/09/2024
CLOSED
Up to £40 million is available for collaborative water sector innovations, aiming to benefit customers, society and the environment.
11/09/2024
CLOSED
Up to £25 million in loans for SMEs developing late-stage R&D projects.
14/08/2024
CLOSED
Funding for teams creating sustainable space services addressing electromobility challenges.
Funding for teams creating sustainable space services addressing electromobility challenges.
14/08/2024
CLOSED
A two-year EU-funded project funding and supporting women leading deep tech startup companies from Europe.
12/08/2024
CLOSED
Innovate UK will work with Cornwall Council, Plymouth City Council and Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership to invest up to £3 million in innovation projects.
07/08/2024
CLOSED
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovations that can significantly impact the UK economy.
07/08/2024
CLOSED
Innovate UK is offering up to £25 million in loans to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).