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.

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

This Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa 6-year (2019-2025) project funded by UK International Development aims to build new and stronger UK-African partnerships to maximise the creation of inclusive market access, funding and investment opportunities through innovation knowledge transfer between the UK, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.

Explore information on the UK’s official Horizon Europe Hub to help guide you on your research and innovation journey.

Global Expert Missions (GEM) creates global opportunities for UK research and innovation by forging strategic partnerships with key countries and businesses.

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

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We take a look at how Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa has made progress in Nigeria over the last 12 months.

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Professor Charlotte Watts, the Chief Scientific Adviser at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), recently visited Nigeria and made a stop at Hinckley Recycling to discuss the transformative potential of scientific collaborations and leading the e-waste recycling revolution.

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