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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European Space Agency: Call For Proposals - Wildfire Response
Opens 02/03/2026
Closes: 02/06/2026
ESA invites proposals for innovative services that advance wildfire management using space technology and data.
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European Institute of Innovation and Technology: open calls in Urban Mobility
Regular submission dates c. twice per year
Up to €2m grants or €2.5m investment for urban mobility solutions.
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European Innovation Council: Pathfinder, Transition, and Accelerator 2026
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: Horizontal Activities
Various closing dates from Apr 2026 to Sep 2027
Cross-cutting activities which support AI in science and the Clean Industrial Deal as part of Horizon Europe.
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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 2026-27: 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: European Research Infrastructures
2026 calls close 10 Jun 2026; 2027 calls close 15 Jun 2027
Supporting activities for a world leading ecosystem of research services for researchers and innovators in Europe
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Horizon Europe 2026-27: EU Missions - A Soil Deal For Europe
Various closing dates from Mar 2026 to Sep 2027
The Soil Mission leads the transition towards healthy soils by funding an ambitious research and innovation programme with a strong social science component.
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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: Cancer Mission
2026 calls close 15 Sep 2026; 2027 calls close 21 Sep 2027
Improving the lives of more than 3 million people by 2030 through prevention, cure and for those affected by cancer including their families, to live longer and better.
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Horizon Europe 2026-27: New European Bauhaus Facility
Various closing dates from Sep 2026 to Dec 2027
Funding available from Horizon Europe for NEB projects in 2026-27, with up to €10m for the largest projects
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Horizon Europe 2026-27: EU Missions - Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities
2026 calls close Oct 2026: 2027 calls close Sep/Oct 2027
Horizon Europe funding for climate-neutral and smart cities, with up to €12m available for the largest calls
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Horizon Europe 2026-27: EU Missions - Adaptation to Climate Change
Various closing dates from Sep 2026 to Sep 2027
Calls in the Adaptation to Climate Change EU Mission, with funding of up to €20m for the largest calls
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Horizon Europe 2026-27: Digital, Industry and Space (Cluster 4)
Various closing dates from Mar 2026 to Sep 2027
Topics available under Horizon Europe's Cluster 4 programme for 2026-27, with a total budget of €1.5bn
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Horizon Europe 2026-27: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment (Cluster 6)
Various closing dates from Apr 2026 to Sep 2027
Topics available under Horizon Europe's Cluster 6 programme for 2025/26, with up to €38m available for the largest single projects
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Horizon Europe 2026-27: Climate, Energy and Mobility (Cluster 5)
Various closing dates from Mar 2026 to Sep 2027
Funding of up to €100m per call to fight climate change, primarily by improving energy and transport sectors.
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Horizon Europe 2026-27: Civil Security for Society (Cluster 3)
2026 calls close 5 Nov 2026, 2027 calls close 4 Nov 2027
Calls available under Cluster 3, covering challenges arising from persistent security threats, including cybercrime, as well as natural and man-made disasters.
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Horizon Europe 2026-27: Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society (Cluster 2)
Various closing dates from Sep 2026 to Sep 2027
Topics available under cluster 2, with €3m-€5m available for most calls.
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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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British Business Bank Start-up Loans
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Unsecured loans of up to £25,000 for UK businesses which have been operating for 5 years or less, repayable over 1-5 years.
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Cyber Security in the Age of AI
Open indefinitely
This cyber security course aims to facilitate an understanding of the new data and cyber security landscape and provide actionable guidance and best practices for companies to adopt.
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