Digital Economy
The Digital Economy covers all business activity that’s enabled by digital technologies. This includes a wide range of activity across many sectors.
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The Digital team at Innovate UK Business Connect helps UK based companies to grow through the development and commercialisation of new solutions. These products and services often go on to transform the way we live our lives and do global business.
Our trusted experts help businesses to make powerful connections with other innovators, networks, partners, funding and collaborative opportunities. We work closely with other teams at Innovate UK Business Connect such as manufacturing, AI and Robotics, as well as transport.
We also work on international programmes designed to open new markets and territories for businesses, helping to build a better and stronger innovation system.
Our people have deep expertise in new and emerging technology sectors such a s IoT, AI, Immersive Tech, Cybersecurity, 5G and telecoms.
Click here to see all open funding opportunities in the Digital sector.
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GeoAI Build and Pitch Programme: Unlocking Nature-Based Markets with Earth Observation & AI
Opens: 15/10/2025 Closes: 09/11/2025
Seeking innovative solutions that leverage Earth Observation and AI to enable scalable, cost-effective Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification of nature-based carbon and biodiversity projects.
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The Agentic AI Pioneers Prize
Opens: 13/10/2025 Closes: 19/11/2025
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £1m to develop Agentic AI solutions for Advanced Manufacturing, Health and Life Sciences, and Creative Industries.
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Global Business Innovation Programme – South by Southwest (SXSW), USA
Opens: 27/10/2025 Closes: 14/11/2025
Innovate UK is inviting ambitious innovative companies to participate in its Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP).
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CyberASAP alumni reach £32M funding milestone
Going into its eighth year, Cyber Security Academic Startup Accelerator Programme (CyberASAP) alumni have raised over £32 million in funding, highlighting the real-world impact of academic cyber research.
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18/07/2024
How the DRCF AI and Digital Hub can support business growth
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