16/09/2025
Closing Date: 2 April 2026
The awards aim to deliver patient and end-user benefits, reduce risks in emerging technologies, and enhance their appeal to follow-on funders, investors, and key stakeholders.
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16/09/2025
Closing Date: 22 October 2025
Up to £25 million in funding available for highly innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) conducting late-stage research and development (R&D) projects with the best potential for the future.
17/07/2025
Closing Date: Not Specified
LifeArc aims to translate promising research into life-changing innovations that address unmet needs in rare diseases within five years.
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: 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.
20/05/2025
CLOSED
Organisations can apply for up to £1.5 million to advance quantum sensors and quantum product development and adoption.
07/04/2025
Closing Date: Not Specified
This call aims to support innovations that shorten healthcare waiting lists and waiting times through development, clinical validation, or real-world evidence.
07/04/2025
CLOSED
Supporting the early-stage development of new treatments to slow, stop, or reverse the progression of Motor Neuron Disease (MND).
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.
19/02/2025
Closing Date: Not specified
The ESA Business Applications’ Open Call for Proposals – Feasibility Studies and Demonstration Projects is always open.
06/02/2025
CLOSED
The IHI Call 9 is an applicant-driven, single-stage opportunity focused on addressing health research challenges.
08/01/2025
CLOSED
The i4i Product Development Awards (PDA) fund collaborative UK-based projects to develop and evaluate innovative medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health technologies for NHS and social care.
17/12/2024
CLOSED
DASA has launched a new themed competition called Future-Proofing Biosecurity by Strengthening the UK’s Microbial Forensic Capability.
04/12/2024
Closing Date: CLOSED
NIHR is offering a total of £25 million to fund research into decarbonising the health and social care system.
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
CLOSED
Action for Women’s Health is a $250 million global open call that will fund organisations around the world that improve women’s mental and physical health.
11/11/2024
Closing Date: CLOSED
The MRFF (Australia), NHMRC (Australia), and NIHR (UK) are inviting international collaborators to apply for funding which addresses unmet medical need.
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.
07/11/2024
Closing Date: 20 November 2030
Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund will provide up to £520 million in capital grants for investment in the manufacture of human medicines and medical technology (including diagnostics, and medtech products).
09/10/2024
CLOSED
UK businesses can apply for up to £3.7 million for research and development (R&D) projects in digital mental health therapeutics.
24/09/2024
CLOSED
This competition invites innovations that focus on work-related digital solutions to address challenges in mental health.
11/09/2024
CLOSED
Backed by £62.4m, this programme aims to catalyse a new generation of major crops that are more productive, resilient, and sustainable.
11/09/2024
CLOSED
Up to £25 million in loans for SMEs developing late-stage R&D projects.
03/09/2024
CLOSED
This industry-led R&D competition supports SMEs to develop innovative solutions to address healthcare challenges.
29/08/2024
CLOSED
Up to £2 million in project funding for sustainable medicines manufacturing.
12/08/2024
CLOSED
Seeking early-stage innovations in AMR, targeting diagnostics, prescribing support, care delivery, and IPC.
12/08/2024
CLOSED
Seeking early-stage innovations to address the unique challenges women face across their lifespans, and to recognise and act on inequalities.
07/08/2024
CLOSED
Stroke is a medical emergency requiring rapid diagnosis and hyperacute treatment often followed by complex long-term consequences.
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
Seeking advanced-stage innovation projects to enhance urgent and emergency care by improving home care, ambulance response times, hospital admission speed, and safe hospital discharge.
07/08/2024
CLOSED
Innovate UK is offering up to £25 million in loans to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).