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.
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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
Related Opportunities
Innovation Awards for Climate-Smart Agriculture Partnerships: UK-Brazil-Africa
Opens: 03/03/2025 Closes: 07/05/2025
International consortia can apply for up to £100,000 for climate-smart agriculture for sustainable food production systems in Ghana or Nigeria.
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Travel Grants for Climate-Smart Agriculture Partnerships: UK-Brazil-Africa
Opens: 03/03/2025 Closes: 07/05/2025
Consortia can apply for up to £20,000 for travel relating to climate-smart agriculture for sustainable food production systems in Ghana and Nigeria.
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Travel support for UK businesses to attend European events
Applications close c. 1 month before event date
Innovate UK is offering travel support for companies to attend consortia-building events in Europe. Up to £700 is available to help cover travel and subsistence costs.
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Energy Catalyst Round 11
Opens: 17/03/2025 Closes: 30/04/2025
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of £4.5m to create or improve clean energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia or the Indo-Pacific regions.
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Contracts for Innovation: Local Partnerships Clean Energy Demonstrators
Opens: 17/03/2025 Closes: 30/04/2025
Organisations can apply for a share of up to £5m to develop clean energy in a specified ODA (Official Development Assistance) eligible country.
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Women TechEU - Call 3, January 2025
Opens: 17/01/2025 Closes: 17/03/2025
Women leading deep tech startup companies from Europe (inc. UK) can receive up to €75k and a personalised business development programme.
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Related Events and Recordings
Tue
18
Mar
2025
Horizon Europe Showcase – Celebrating one year of association
09.30 - 17.00 | London
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Thu
20
Mar
2025
Global Alliance Africa: Tolaram Open Innovation Challenge Information Session and Q&A
10.00 - 11.30 GMT | Online
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Tue
25
Mar
2025
Global Insights - California Climate Tech Webinar
16.00 - 18.00 GMT | Online