Opportunities
Positive change is driven through new ideas and innovation. But innovation is complex. Sometimes projects need to be connected with new opportunities or looked at from new perspectives to make the difference. This is where Innovate UK Business Connect comes in.
If you’re looking for experienced input into your idea, product, service, research or challenge, then invite us to get involved. We will not only work with you in understanding your market or challenge but will also direct you to the latest opportunities available, and how you can apply.
Find out how Innovate UK Business Connect can support your application or help you find partners.
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Horizon Europe Pump Priming collaboration opportunities 2025
Opens 29/05/2025
Closes: 15/07/2025
Innovate UK and British Academy are pleased to announce funding schemes for Horizon Europe Pump Priming Grants, open to all disciplines.
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Navigate AI adoption with data & digital transformation frameworks
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Explore practical frameworks from Innovate UK BridgeAI programme partner Digital Catapult, designed to support organisations adopting AI. These resources offer structured guidance on data strategy, governance, and digital transformation to tackle common challenges.
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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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EIT Culture & Creativity: Spark - Incubation Programme 2025
Opens 06/05/2025
Closes: 11/07/2025
Designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage innovators in the architecture and cultural heritage sectors.
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EIT Culture & Creativity Acceleration and Post-Acceleration programmes 2025
Opens 09/04/2025
Closes: 11/07/2025
Two tailored business support programmes designed to accelerate the growth of promising start-ups and scale-ups in Europe’s cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI).
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Horizon Europe 2025: New European Bauhaus Facility
Opens 06/05/2025
Closes: 12/11/2025
Aiming to revitalise European neighbourhoods with design for sustainability and inclusion, with up to €8m per project from a total budget of €118m.
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Horizon Europe 2025 work programme Cluster 2: Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society
Opens 03/05/2025
Closes: 16/09/2025
Topics available under Horizon Europe’s Cluster 2 programme for 2025/26, with funding of up to €5m per project
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Improving digital trust - consultancy from BSI
Opens 28/04/2025
Closes: 30/06/2025
Accelerate progress and become future-ready with free consultancy for SMEs on AI and information security standards. Gain practical guidance to help you adopt key internationally recognised standards to build digital trust and unlock the full potential of AI with confidence and clarity.
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Future Leaders Fellowships: Round 10, business and non-academic
Opens 23/06/2025
Closes: 05/11/2025
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £110m for ambitious research and innovation projects in any sector, and tailored support to develop careers for future leaders.
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From design to deployment: Accelerating responsible AI adoption with MLOps and design thinking
Digital Catapult’s new paper will help you navigate the complexities of responsible AI.
Explore Digital Catapult’s new paper developed for the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme that addresses the implementation of responsible AI (RAI) by integrating ethical principles into MLOps workflows using a design-thinking approach.
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Applied AI Suite
Open indefinitely
Discover the Applied AI Suite: A comprehensive Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) solution, developed by Digital Catapult for the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme, to assess ML maturity, streamline AI/ML model deployment, and ensure optimal performance and scalability for organisations of all sizes.
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British Business Bank Investment Fund for Scotland
Apply anytime
The Investment Fund for Scotland will deliver a £150 million commitment of new funding to the country.
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British Business Bank South West Investment Fund
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The South West Investment Fund will deliver a £200 million commitment of new funding to smaller businesses.
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British Business Bank Midlands Engine Investment Fund II
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The Midlands Engine Investment Fund II will deliver £400 million of new funding to small and medium-sized businesses across the Midlands.
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British Business Bank Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II
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The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II will deliver a £660 million commitment of new funding to smaller businesses.
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British Business Bank Investment Fund for Wales
Applications open year-round
Offers a range of commercial finance options with smaller loans £25k-£100k, debt finance £100k-£2m, and equity investment up to £5m.
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British Business Bank Investment Fund for Northern Ireland
Applications open year-round
The Fund offers two different commercial finance options: loans ranging from £25,000 to £2 million, and equity investments up to £5 million.
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British Business Bank Growth Guarantee Scheme
Applications open year-round
The Growth Guarantee Scheme can generally support loan sizes of up to £2m and provides the lender with a 70% government-backed guarantee.
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SMART: SCOTLAND grants for feasibility studies for SMEs
Applications accepted year-round
The SMART: SCOTLAND grant, for SMEs in Scotland, supports feasibility studies for high-risk, highly ambitious R&D projects.
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AI Skills for Business Competency Framework & Resources
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Empower your business with AI skills using the Innovate UK BridgeAI AI Skills for Business Competency Framework. Developed by The Alan Turing Institute, this resource guides employers and training providers in understanding AI competencies, upskilling their workforce, and fostering talent. Explore now for invaluable insights.
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BridgeAI Standards Community
Open indefinitely
Harness the power of AI responsibly through standards support
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