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 FCDO funded project aims to build stronger equitable UK-African partnerships to maximise the creation of inclusive market access, funding and investment opportunities, and collaborative innovation between the UK, Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya.

Explore information on the UK’s official Horizon Europe Hub to help guide you on your research and innovation journey.

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

Related Opportunities

Horizon Europe 2025: European Innovation Ecosystems

Opens: 06/05/2025   Closes: 20/01/2026

Funding to create innovation ecosystems that support the scaling of companies and spur innovation across the EU, with up to €8m per project.

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Horizon Europe 2025 EU Missions: 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030

Opens: 06/05/2025   Closes: 20/01/2026

Funding available through Horizon Europe to support climate-neutral and smart cities, with up to €15m for the largest projects.

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Eureka GlobalStars Japan 2026

Opens: 13/10/2025   Closes: 21/01/2026

UK organisations can apply for funding to collaborate on industrial research projects with partners in Japan and Eureka member countries.

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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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Global Incubator Programme: Agri-Tech - Canada

Opens: 14/11/2025   Closes: 11/01/2026

Innovate UK seeks innovative Agri-Tech companies to participate in the Global Incubator Programme for market visits to Canada in April and July 2026.

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EUP OHAMR 2026 transnational call: New treatments to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Opens: 18/11/2025   Closes: 02/02/2026

International call to explore new "Treatments and adherence to treatment protocols" to tackle AMR, total call budget of over 31 million Euro.

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Opportunities in the European Innovation Council (EIC) Advanced Innovation Challenges Pilot Scheme

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Opportunities in the 2026 European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder Scheme

10.00 - 15.00 | Online

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Transforming innovation through equitable partnerships in Africa

12/08/2025

Transforming innovation through equitable partnerships in Africa

This Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa Strategic Learning Review offers a reflective and analytical overview of the project’s progress, insights and impact to date. It draws on stakeholder experience, programme data, learnings from events, and identifies what has worked and challenges overcome throughout the duration of the project.

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From e-waste to fashion, UK-Nigeria collaboration is accelerating the circular economy and sustainable construction

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