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

European Innovation Council: Pathfinder, Transition, and Accelerator 2026

Closing Soon

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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Horizon Europe 2026-27: European Innovation Ecosystems

Various closing dates from Mar 2026 to Sep 2027
Up to €20m per project to connect people and organisations working towards the goal of innovation and supporting the scaling of companies.
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Horizon Europe 2026-27: EU Missions - Restore our Ocean and Waters

2026 calls close 23 Sep 2026; 2027 calls close 21 Sep 2027
Restoring the health of the ocean, seas, and inland waters by 2030, with funding of €1m-€8m per call.
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Horizon Europe 2026-27: Widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area

Various closing dates, Mar 2026 to Nov 2027
A total budget of €798.5m to upgrade research and innovation systems in less advanced countries within the European area.
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Horizon Europe 2026-2027: Health, Cluster 1

Various closing dates from Apr 2026 to Sep 2027
Topics available under Horizon Europe's Health programme for 2026/27, with funding of up to €90m per call.
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European Space Agency: Connectivity and Secure Communications (ARTES)

Calls open year-round
ARTES is ESA’s main programme for technology development in satellite communications – it transforms investment in space into successful products and services.
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Related Events and Recordings

Tue
30
Jun
2026

Horizon Europe Reapply Masterclass 2026

09.30 - 16.30 | Birmingham

Express interest
Wed
24
Jun
2026

Introduction to Horizon Europe 2026

10.00 - 11.00 | Online

Register for this event
Thu
26
Feb
2026

Opening the door to Horizon Europe funding - 2026

09.30 - 13.00 | Ipswich

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