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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New European Bauhaus start-up accelerator: Catalyse NEB 2026
Opens: 10/11/2025 Closes: 19/01/2026
Catalyse NEB will support 20 NEB-minded businesses that put at the core social innovation as key to deliver systems change and new ways of living together.
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CyberASAP Pathfinder 2026
Opens: 06/11/2025 Closes: 04/12/2025
CyberASAP Pathfinder is a three-day bootcamp for academics, providing the necessary guidance and support for researchers to commercialise their ideas.
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Women in Innovation Awards 2025/26
Opens: 26/11/2025 Closes: 04/02/2026
Women founders or co-founders of UK registered SMEs can apply for a package of support that includes a grant of up to £75,000 and bespoke business support, to further their ambitious growth plans.
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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.