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iX Challenge: AI Attribution and AI Authenticity for Ethical Cultural Content

Opens: 06/10/2026

Closes: 13/11/2026

Supporting Eros Innovation to identify UK-based innovators with practical, scalable and ethically grounded approaches to AI for creative assets, datasets, and cultural material.

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EIT Culture & Creativity: Innovation Projects 2026

Opens: 25/09/2026

Closes: 30/10/2026

EIT Culture & Creativity invites proposals for high-impact, close-to-market innovations, to receive support in accelerating progression from TRL 7 to full market deployment across the architecture,…

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UK-Germany Bilateral Collaborative R&D: Round 5

Opens: 28/09/2026

Closes: 01/12/2026

UK registered SME’s can apply for a share of up to £2.4 million for the purpose of developing innovative proposals with Germany. You must collaborate with…

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European Space Agency: Smart and Resilient Energy Systems

Opens: 29/09/2026

Closes: 27/11/2026

Aiming to develop operational solutions using space-enabled technologies to improve the anticipatory, operational, and strategic resilience of electricity grids.

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European Space Agency: Call For Proposals - Wildfire Preparedness

Opens: 01/09/2026

Closes: 01/12/2026

ESA are inviting proposals for innovative services that advance wildfire management using space technology and data.

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Women TechEU 2026-27

Weekly stage 1 submissions: four stage 2 deadlines throughout 2026-27

Women TechEU 2 EIC is an EU-funded project designed to support women-led early-stage deep tech startups from Europe. Each startup can receive €75,000 in funding.

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UK Space Agency: International Bilateral Fund – Call 3

Deadline 4 Nov: encouraged to send EoI by 14 Sep.

Up to £1.5m per project to build international partnerships working on mutual space priorities.

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European Space Agency: Environmental Crimes

Opens: 19/10/2026

Closes: 25/06/2027

This opportunity supports the development of space-based applications and services targeting environmental crimes.

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We offer innovation programmes that help businesses and researchers develop and commercialise new products, processes and services.

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Climate-Smart Agriculture Partnership
Climate-Smart Agriculture Partnership

Innovate UK Climate-Smart Agriculture Partnership: UK-Brazil-Africa brings together innovative people and organisations to promote climate-smart agriculture in Africa.

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Global Business Innovation Programme
Global Business Innovation Programme

Helping innovative SMEs to collaborate and explore global markets, accelerating business growth.

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Global Incubator Programme
Global Incubator Programme

An acceleration programme for innovative SMEs to grow and scale through exploring the potential of global markets.

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Women in Innovation
Women in Innovation

Enabling brilliant women across the UK to fully achieve their vision for their businesses and change the world, while championing and celebrating gender diversity throughout UK…

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Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe

Explore information on the UK’s official Horizon Europe Hub to help guide you on your research and innovation journey.

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Global events

Series Understanding the Innovation Journey: The Power of Mentorship and Collaboration Next webinar: 8 Dec
Online
Understanding the Innovation Journey: The Power of Mentorship and Collaboration
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Horizon Europe Cluster 6 opportunities 2026-2027: Sustainable food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, and the environment 26/10/2026
Online 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Horizon Europe Cluster 6 opportunities 2026-2027: Sustainable food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, and the environment
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Opening the door to Horizon Europe funding - Stowmarket 10/11/2026
Stowmarket Innovation Gateway 9:30am to 1:30pm
Opening the door to Horizon Europe funding - Stowmarket
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Series Explore human futures: People, technology and society Events in Edinburgh, Manchester and London
Edinburgh, Manchester, London
Explore human futures: People, technology and society
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Horizon Europe Cluster 4 – Digital Info Webinar for 2027 Call Topics 24/09/2026
Online 11:00am to 12:00pm
Horizon Europe Cluster 4 – Digital Info Webinar for 2027 Call Topics
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Unlocking Horizon Europe opportunities within Advanced Connectivity Technologies 17/09/2026
London 11:00am to 4:00pm
Unlocking Horizon Europe opportunities within Advanced Connectivity Technologies
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Global Incubator Programme: USA (New York) Clean Energy Industries - briefing 12/08/2026
Online 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Global Incubator Programme: USA (New York) Clean Energy Industries - briefing
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Webinar: Horizon Europe EU Mission - Restore our Ocean and Waters 28/07/2026
Online 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Webinar: Horizon Europe EU Mission - Restore our Ocean and Waters
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Innovate UK Business Connect highlights

Energy Efficient Computing - from innovation to impact Perspective
Energy Efficient Computing - from innovation to impact
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How place-based citizen engagement can shape a positive, decarbonised future for the UK Perspective
How place-based citizen engagement can shape a positive, decarbonised future for the UK
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Defence innovation:</br>Turning strategic ambition into economic growth News
Defence innovation:
Turning strategic ambition into economic growth
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Unlocking UK economic growth through AI: A practical guide for employers Perspective
Unlocking UK economic growth through AI: A practical guide for employers
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Innovative drug development models awarded funding to drive adoption and growth News
Innovative drug development models awarded funding to drive adoption and growth
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Acceptance of novel low environmental impact construction products Perspective
Acceptance of novel low environmental impact construction products
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