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EIT Health: Innovation Validation Call 2027

Opens: 14/10/2026

Closes: 13/01/2027

Up to €850,000 per project for innovative digital and AI-powered medical technologies that are ready for real-world clinical validation and are approaching market launch.

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iX Challenge: Systemic capture and analysis of structural condition data

Opens: 23/10/2026

Closes: 04/12/2026

The iX programme is supporting the Department for Education to find methods to capture data on school building structures, just before they are demolished, and to…

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Secure Innovation Security Reviews

Opens: 23/10/2026

Closes: 31/01/2027

Helping businesses to identify and manage key security risks, including those linked to state threats, and to integrate protective security into business strategies.

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ARIA: Standards and benchmarks for dexterous robotics

Opens: 19/10/2026

Closes: 01/12/2026

ARIA are seeking proposals that address a clearly defined barrier affecting multiple developers or users of dexterous robotic systems. Up to £3m per project.

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EIT Urban Mobility: SME Market Expansion Open Call 2027

Opens: 09/10/2026

Closes: 01/12/2026

The Call is designed to promote business growth and market expansion, encouraging the replication and scaling of successful solutions in new regions or sectors. It offers…

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Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP): 2026 - 2027 Round 4

Opens: 19/10/2026

Closes: 27/01/2027

A share of up to £12.5 million is available to fund innovation projects with UK businesses working together with UK registered academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults.…

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iX Challenge: Smart control solutions for domestic hybrid heating systems

Opens: 20/10/2026

Closes: 01/12/2026

Cadent and Innovate UK are seeking smart control solutions that help domestic hybrid heating systems identify the most efficient and cost-effective heating source at any given…

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European Space Agency: Space-Enabled Solutions For Resilient Grids

Opens: 02/11/2026

Closes: 29/01/2027

ESA invites proposals for services addressing selected challenges relevant to the resilience and operational continuity of European electricity transmission systems.

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Semiconductor Global Innovation Network (GIN)
Semiconductor Global Innovation Network (GIN)

The UK semiconductor ecosystem is expanding rapidly, and the Global Innovation Network will help shape UK-international engagement within the industry.

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Critical Materials Supply Chain Innovation Network
Critical Materials Supply Chain Innovation Network

Connect with partners and access funding, collaboration and commercial opportunities that strengthen the UK’s critical materials supply chains.

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Zero emission heavy goods vehicles and infrastructure
Zero emission heavy goods vehicles and infrastructure

Supporting the development, uptake and demonstration of commercially available zero emission HGVs, and providing the crucial infrastructure to help the haulage sector decarbonise and transition to…

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ICURe
ICURe

The Innovate UK ICURe Programme gives researchers the chance to turn ground-breaking research into investment-ready spin-out companies and license agreements. We provide funding and personalised support…

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CyberASAP
CyberASAP

The only pre-seed accelerator programme in the cybersecurity ecosystem, CyberASAP (Cyber Security Academic Startup Accelerator Programme) plays a unique and vital role in supporting cyber security…

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Semiconductors
Semiconductors

Ensuring that the UK has a secure and relevant position and capability within the global semiconductor landscape.

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Robotics Proving Ground
Robotics Proving Ground

Pioneering robotics evolution through powering a network of hubs to fast-track robotics from concept to market.

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Next Generation Professional and Financial Services
Next Generation Professional and Financial Services

Helping the professional and financial service sectors to develop and use digital technologies.

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Ignite Labs
Ignite Labs

Ignite Labs provides a dynamic space for UK innovators to stay ahead of the curve. Our programme offers insights, tools, and connections that help you navigate…

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BridgeAI
BridgeAI

Empowering UK organisations to harness the power of AI through support and funding, bridging the AI divide for a more productive UK.

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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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Made Smarter Innovation Network
Made Smarter Innovation Network

From 2020 to 2025, Innovate UK Business Connect will be working on behalf of UKRI to join communities together to transform UK manufacturing. Join the Made…

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Immersive Tech Network
Immersive Tech Network

Innovate UK Immersive Tech Network brings together industry, researchers and research organisations, the public sector, entrepreneurs, innovators and end-users to support the UK in becoming the…

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Analysis for Innovators
Analysis for Innovators

Innovate UK Analysis for Innovators can help boost productivity and competitiveness in your business through solving existing problems.

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Professional & Business Services events

Series Understanding the Innovation Journey: The Power of Mentorship and Collaboration Next webinar: 8 Dec
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Understanding the Innovation Journey: The Power of Mentorship and Collaboration
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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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Robotics adoption programme: Meet the hubs and skills projects 19/11/2026
Milton Keynes 9:00am to 4:30pm
Robotics adoption programme: Meet the hubs and skills projects
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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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Immersive Tech Network: Regional Hubs Quarterly Showcase 2 30/11/2026
Online 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Immersive Tech Network: Regional Hubs Quarterly Showcase 2
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Connecting the UK's neuromorphic computing ecosystem 29/10/2026
Online 10:00am to 11:30am
Connecting the UK's neuromorphic computing ecosystem
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BridgeAI: Accelerating AI deployment 26/10/2026
London 12:00pm to 5:00pm
BridgeAI: Accelerating AI deployment
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Series Webinar Series: Understanding the UK Semiconductor Ecosystem Webinar 2: 11 November 2026, 9am-11am
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Webinar Series: Understanding the UK Semiconductor Ecosystem
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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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