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 Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa 6-year (2019-2025) project funded by UK International Development aims to build new and stronger UK-African partnerships to maximise the creation of inclusive market access, funding and investment opportunities through innovation knowledge transfer between the UK, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.

Horizon Europe is an opportunity for all types of UK organisations (including businesses and academia) to get funding for research and innovation.

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

Related Opportunities

Contracts for Innovation: Clean Energy Demonstrators in Tanzania

Opens: 11/11/2024   Closes: 17/01/2025

Organisations can apply for a share of up to £1.8m to develop innovative clean energy demonstrators in Tanzania.

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India - UK Collaborative R&D for industrial sustainability Rd 2

Opens: 25/11/2024   Closes: 12/02/2025

UK registered organisations can collaborate with Indian businesses to apply for a share of up to £2m for innovative proposals.  

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Eureka Globalstars Japan Round 3

Opens: 09/09/2024   Closes: 04/12/2024

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2m to develop proposals in partnership with Japan and other participating Eureka countries.

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UK – Germany Bilateral: Collaborative R&D Round 4

Opens: 30/09/2024   Closes: 06/12/2024

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2 million to enhance UK and German collaborations in emerging fields of technology. You must collaborate with at least one German SME applying under the equivalent German ZIM programme.

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Canada-UK Collaborative R&D 2024

Opens: 04/11/2024   Closes: 16/04/2025

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £3 million for collaboration with Canadian SMEs on joint R&D projects.

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Global Incubator Programme: India - Urban Systems Hyderabad

Opens: 19/11/2024   Closes: 28/02/2025

Innovate UK seeks up to 10 SMEs in the Urban Systems sector to join our Global Incubator Programme delivered in partnership with T-Hub in Hyderabad.

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Related Events and Recordings

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30
Jan
2025

Horizon Europe Hour: November 2024 - February 2025

11.00 - 12.00 GMT | Online

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Tue
28
Jan
2025

Horizon Europe Roadshow: Information, Networking and Collaboration for Success – Wales

10.00 - 16.00 GMT | Cardiff

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Tue
1
Oct
2024

European Innovation Council Information Day in the UK

09.30 - 16.00 BST | London

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