Global Alliance

We want the very best of the world connected to the very best of the UK. That’s why we built this programme; to form international collaborations with governments, societies, enterprises, institutions and people from every corner of the globe. It is innovation diplomacy at its best.

Overview

As the United Kingdom, we’re entering a new phase in our international relations. It has never been more important to foster long-lasting partnerships with the global community. Forming these strategic links will help to drive innovation locally, through the UK’s governing bodies, businesses and institutions and bring our talent to a broader audience.

But it’s not just about bringing UK innovation to the rest of the world. Many of the challenges we now face are universal, and having an international perspective on their solutions is critical. We can’t help to shape the future of the world in isolation. As an outward-looking society, we need to build global alliances, from the top tier of international relations down to individual organisations and people.

Find out more about the work we undertake every day to assure the UK’s place at the forefront of global innovation. Talk to our team now to see how we can help you find an international partner that could take your project to the next level.

 

Our current global activity

This FCDO funded project aims to build stronger equitable UK-African partnerships to maximise the creation of inclusive market access, funding and investment opportunities, and collaborative innovation between the UK, Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya.

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

Global Expert Missions (GEM) creates global opportunities for UK research and innovation by forging strategic partnerships with key countries and businesses.

Related Opportunities

EUP OHAMR 2026 transnational call: New treatments to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Opens: 18/11/2025   Closes: 02/02/2026

International call to explore new "Treatments and adherence to treatment protocols" to tackle AMR, total call budget of over 31 million Euro.

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Global Health EDCTP3 Work Programme 2026

Opens: 19/01/2026   Closes: 04/03/2026

Global Health EDCTP3 2026 will fund up to €147m in research and innovation projects for sub-Saharan Africa, tackling tuberculosis, lower respiratory tract infections, HIV and climate-change-driven infectious diseases, among other topics.

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Horizon Europe 2026-2027: Health, Cluster 1

Various closing dates from Apr 2026 to Sep 2027

Topics available under Horizon Europe's Health programme for 2026/27, with funding of up to €90m per call.

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Horizon Europe 2026-27: European Innovation Ecosystems

Various closing dates from Mar 2026 to Sep 2027

Up to €20m per project to connect people and organisations working towards the goal of innovation and supporting the scaling of companies.

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Horizon Europe 2026-27: EU Missions - Restore our Ocean and Waters

2026 calls close 23 Sep 2026; 2027 calls close 21 Sep 2027

Restoring the health of the ocean, seas, and inland waters by 2030.

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Horizon Europe 2026-27: Widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area

Various closing dates, Mar 2026 to Nov 2027

A total budget of €798.5m to upgrade research and innovation systems in less advanced countries within the European area.

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Related Events and Recordings

Wed
28
Jan
2026

Introduction to Horizon Europe 2026

10.00 - 11.00 | Online

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Thu
11
Dec
2025

Opportunities in the 2026 European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder Scheme

14.00 - 15.00 | Online

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Wed
4
Feb
2026

Horizon Europe Reapply Masterclass 2026

09.30 - 16.30 | Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester & London

Express your interest
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12/08/2025

Transforming innovation through equitable partnerships in Africa

This Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa Strategic Learning Review offers a reflective and analytical overview of the project’s progress, insights and impact to date. It draws on stakeholder experience, programme data, learnings from events, and identifies what has worked and challenges overcome throughout the duration of the project.

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We take a look at how Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa has made progress in Nigeria over the last 12 months.

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