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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Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP): 2025 – 2026 Round 5
Opens 01/12/2025
Closes: 04/02/2026
UK registered academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults, working with businesses or not for profits, can apply for a share of up to £10m.
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Travel support for UK businesses to attend European events in 2025 & 2026
Applications for support usually close about 1 month before event date: early application is advised.
Innovate UK is offering Travel Support of up to £750 for companies to attend Horizon Europe consortia-building events in Europe. This valuable resource enables innovators to form new collaborative partnerships to help businesses grow.
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British Business Bank Investment Fund for Scotland
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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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ICURe Explore programme cohorts
ICURe Explore cohort programmes throughout 2024 and 2025
Innovate UK ICURe Explore is a fast-paced, full-time, 12–16-week market exploration programme. Up to £35,000 for Entrepreneurial Lead’s salary and costs.
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ICURe Discover programme cohorts
ICURe Discover cohorts run from April 2025 to end March 2026
Innovate UK ICURe Discover is a part-time online market exploration programme for researchers and technicians, with up to £2,500 support for market discovery activities. It is a pre-requisite to attend ICURe Discover if you wish to apply for ICURe Explore or Exploit.
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ICURe Engage programme cohorts
ICURe engage cohort programmes throughout 2025
Innovate UK ICURe Engage is a 4-week, part-time programme which helps you identify who could benefit from your research, and the benefits of entrepreneurship.
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