Home of the UK’s innovation networks
Innovate UK Business Connect brings together businesses, researchers, investors and partners to support innovation across the UK. As a strategic delivery partner to Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), we connect organisations to funding opportunities, partnerships and expert support to help ideas move from concept to scale.
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Decarbonising operational fleet and tools for gas network operations
Opens: 16/06/2026
Closes: 28/07/2026
Cadent Gas Ltd is seeking innovative vehicle, on board power and compatible tool solutions to enable the transition from diesel-powered operational fleet vehicles to low or…
More informationInnovation Loans Expression of Interest
There is no submission deadline
UK registered micro, small or medium sized enterprises can submit an Expression of Interest for loans for close to market innovative projects with strong commercial potential.…
More informationNHS Cancer Programme - Innovation Open Call 4
Opening Sep 2026; closing date tbc
Applications are invited for innovations that focus on productivity and supporting the NHS to meet Cancer Waiting Times, as well as innovations that support the earlier…
More informationRobotics Adoption Central Convening Body summer 2026
Opens: 10/06/2026
Closes: 08/07/2026
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2 million for creating a central convening body to coordinate the robotics adoption hubs. Funding…
More informationConsumer Led Flexibility for the Clean Energy Superpower Mission
Opens: 10/06/2026
Closes: 26/08/2026
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for pre-commercialisation projects to develop solutions that enable flexible loads to be better…
More informationGlobal Incubator Programme: Seabed to Space Dual-Use Technologies, Canada
Opens: 08/06/2026
Closes: 24/07/2026
Innovate UK seeks up to eight innovative UK companies with dual-use civilian & military tech within the national security, defence, and marine technology sectors to join…
More informationFuture Leaders Fellowships: Round 11, business and non-academic
Opens: 22/06/2026
Closes: 04/11/2026
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £110 million to deliver ambitious research and innovation and develop future leaders. This funding is…
More informationACTASAP Pilot Phase 1
Opens: 04/06/2026
Closes: 28/07/2026
UK registered academic institutions can apply for up to £32,000 each to take part in ACTASAP, an accelerator to bring academic research to market.
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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
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
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
Ensuring that the UK has a secure and relevant position and capability within the global semiconductor landscape.
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Investor Connect
Innovate UK Investor Connect is a safe, secure, regulated digital marketplace where innovative Innovate UK-backed businesses can come together with investors at the right point in…
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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
Helping the professional and financial service sectors to develop and use digital technologies.
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Precision Medicines Landscape
Connecting the UK’s growing Precision Medicines community with industrial collaborators, research-based expertise, investment opportunities and funders.
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Innovate UK Unlocking Potential Award
There should be no limits to success in innovation. So, if you’ve got a great idea or a business with big ambition, this is the place…
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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
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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Biomedical Catalyst
Accelerating the translation of innovative ideas and discoveries into healthcare solutions that improve lives. The Biomedical Catalyst transforms innovative ideas into commercially viable businesses. It delivers…
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Transforming Medicines Manufacturing
Innovate UK’s Transforming Medicines Manufacturing programme aims to drive the de-risking and adoption of highly innovative flexible, agile and scalable manufacturing technologies through a culture of…
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Young Innovators
Celebrating young people with great business ideas. Whether you’re launching a startup, solving real-world problems, or just need the right connections to turn your idea into…
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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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Circular Economy Innovation Network
The Circular Economy Innovation Network aims to create stronger, more collaborative, and resilient industries working together to achieve net zero through circular innovation.
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CyberASAP [legacy]
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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Growing the UK Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry
Innovate UK Business Connect has conducted an analysis to support the growth of the UK’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry and support the ambitions of the…
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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
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
Innovate UK Analysis for Innovators can help boost productivity and competitiveness in your business through solving existing problems.
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MarRINav
MarRINav (Maritime Resilience and Integrity of Navigation) was a European Space Agency project run in partnership with a consortium of organisations led by NLA International.
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Medicines Discovery Landscape
Connecting the UK’s growing Medicines Discovery community with industrial collaborators, research-based expertise, investment opportunities and funders.
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Medicines Manufacturing Landscape
Connecting the UK’s growing Medicines Manufacturing community with industrial collaborators, research-based expertise, investment opportunities and funders.
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Synthetic Biology Landscape Map
Connecting the UK’s growing Synthetic Biology community with industrial collaborators, research-based expertise, investment opportunities and funders.
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Industrial Biotechnology Landscape
Connecting the UK’s growing Industrial Biotechnology community with industrial collaborators, research-based expertise, investment opportunities and funders.
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Synthetic Biology Leadership Council
The Synthetic Biology Leadership Council (SBLC) brought together funding agencies, research community, industry, government and other stakeholders for strategic coordination of UK synthetic biology. In 2020…
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15/06/2026
Global Incubator Programme: seabed to space dual-use technologies CANADA
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22/06/2026
Consumer Led Flexibility Innovation Programme – Competition Briefing and Surgeries
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24/06/2026
Industrial Decarbonization AI Coalition workshop: Deploying AI in complex physical environments
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24/06/2026
Industrial Decarbonisation AI Coalition (IDAIC) workshop: Deploying AI in complex physical environments
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19/05/2026
Global Incubator Programme – Agri-Tech, Australia Farmers2Founders: briefing event
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