Innovation
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Innovation is complex. The journey from idea to market is not straightforward and requires a diverse range of know-how, investment, market knowledge and research.
Innovate UK Business Connect exists to connect innovators with new partners and new opportunities beyond their existing thinking – accelerating ambitious ideas into real-world solutions. Our diverse connections and deep expertise enable us to be a trusted guide through a global landscape of research, development and innovation.
Connect with us to find out how we can become a part of your innovation journey and drive positive change.
Our current cross sector innovation programmes
Related Opportunities
Innovate UK Growth Catalyst for late-stage startups: Clean Energy and Climate Technologies
Opens: 02/05/2025 Closes: 02/07/2025
Innovate UK is piloting a new programme called Growth Catalyst. It seeks to accelerate highly innovative startups on their journey to becoming successful scale-ups and beyond.
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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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Innovate UK innovation loans future economy: Round 21
Opens: 08/05/2025 Closes: 02/07/2025
UK registered businesses can apply for loans for innovative projects with strong commercial potential to significantly improve the UK economy.
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Related Events and Recordings
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03/09/2024
Cohort announcement for the Faraday Battery Challenge Investment Readiness Programme 2024
Running for the fourth consecutive year, the Faraday Battery Challenge Investment Readiness Programme is going stronger than ever.
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Related programmes
Women in Innovation
Enabling brilliant women across the UK to fully achieve their vision for their businesses and change the world, while championing and celebrating gender diversity throughout UK innovation.
Young Innovators
The Young Innovators Awards are an annual competition from Innovate UK that finds, supports and celebrates young people with great business ideas.
Inclusive Innovation
Diversity in all its many forms matters, and great ideas can come from anyone.