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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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Cyber Security Academic Startup Accelerator Programme - Year 10 Phase 1
Opens: 19/01/2026 Closes: 11/02/2026
UK registered academic institutions can apply for a share of up to £800,000 to join the Cyber Security Academic Startup Accelerator Programme (CyberASAP).
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Horizon Europe 2026-27: Digital, Industry and Space (Cluster 4)
Various closing dates from Mar 2026 to Sep 2027
Topics available under Horizon Europe's Cluster 4 programme for 2026-27, with a total budget of €1.5bn
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Horizon Europe 2026-27: Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society (Cluster 2)
Various closing dates from Sep 2026 to Sep 2027
Topics available under cluster 2, with €3m-€5m available for most calls.
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TechLocal: Connecting Local Talent to Local Tech Jobs
Opens: 04/02/2026 Closes: 18/03/2026
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £7.6m to enable career and growth opportunities in the tech sector.
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European Innovation Council: Pathfinder, Transition, and Accelerator 2026
Opens: 01/01/2026 Closes: 28/10/2026
Funding opportunities worth over €1.4 billion for strategic technologies and scaling up companies, with grants of up to €4m.
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Innovate UK Innovation Loans Round 25
Opens: 08/01/2026 Closes: 04/03/2026
UK registered businesses can apply for loans for close to market innovative projects with strong commercial potential. They must significantly improve the UK economy and drive societal benefit.
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