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The Innovate UK Business Connect Digital team helps organisations interested in Digital innovation to access funding, expert knowledge and to make powerful and diverse connections.
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Are you working on an innovation in the Digital sector?
We can help you take the next step by connecting you with the right funding, people and expertise.
Our people have a deep expertise and work with businesses of all sizes, from start-ups and spin-outs, to medium sized enterprises and big businesses.
Find out about Digital funding opportunities
We’re on the frontline to help you find out about funding for the Digital sector. We share information about funding opportunities from government and organisations like Innovate UK. We also partner with organisations to deliver funding on their behalf to help solve key global challenges.
Make powerful connections to fast track your project
You’ll be matched with the person in our team who is the most knowledgeable about your project. We have experts in cybersecurity, 5G, AI for services, digital economy and IOT.
We’ll identify partners best suited to your needs from our network of innovators, across sectors and technology areas.
By helping connect organisations and people across all sectors, we help shape the future and build a better and stronger innovation system.

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