Digital Economy
The Digital Economy covers all business activity that’s enabled by digital technologies. This includes a wide range of activity across many sectors.
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The Digital team at Innovate UK Business Connect helps UK based companies to grow through the development and commercialisation of new solutions. These products and services often go on to transform the way we live our lives and do global business.
Our trusted experts help businesses to make powerful connections with other innovators, networks, partners, funding and collaborative opportunities. We work closely with other teams at Innovate UK Business Connect such as manufacturing, AI and Robotics, as well as transport.
We also work on international programmes designed to open new markets and territories for businesses, helping to build a better and stronger innovation system.
Our people have deep expertise in new and emerging technology sectors such a s IoT, AI, Immersive Tech, Cybersecurity, 5G and telecoms.
Click here to see all open funding opportunities in the Digital sector.
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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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TechLocal: AI Professional Practice Degree and Graduate Traineeship Accelerator
Opens: 04/02/2026 Closes: 18/03/2026
UK academic institutions can apply for a share of up to £7.8 million to develop new AI professional practice degrees to address local demand for AI skills that are industry-ready.
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20/09/2024
CyberASAP alumni reach £32M funding milestone
Going into its eighth year, Cyber Security Academic Startup Accelerator Programme (CyberASAP) alumni have raised over £32 million in funding, highlighting the real-world impact of academic cyber research.
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18/07/2024
How the DRCF AI and Digital Hub can support business growth
Read more about an exciting new initiative that will provide regulatory clarity for digital innovators like you.