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Innovate UK


Innovation Competitions

Contracts for Innovation: Accessible Information on Coaches

Organisations can apply for a portion of up to £680,000, including VAT, to develop an affordable, user-friendly hardware and software solution that delivers accessible audio-visual information on coaches.

  • Opens: Monday 16 December 2024

  • Closes: Wednesday 12 February 2025 11:00 am

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Collaborative R&D: Creative Catalyst

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million for projects that develop new innovative products and tools for the UK creative industry.

  • Opens: Monday 9 December 2024

  • Closes: Wednesday 29 January 2025 11:00am

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Open Competitions

Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP): 2024 to 2025 Round 5

UK-registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million for projects aimed at developing new and innovative products and tools for the UK creative industry.

  • Closes: Wednesday 29 January 2025 11:00 am

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India - UK Collaborative R&D for industrial sustainability Rd 2

UK-registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2 million to support innovative proposals developed in collaboration with India. Applicants must partner with at least one Indian business applying through the equivalent Technology Development Board programme.

Closes: Wednesday 12 February 2025 11:00am

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CCAV - CAM Pathfinder 1 – Feasibility Studies

UK-registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2 million in funding for feasibility studies aimed at exploring early commercial opportunities in connected and automated mobility (CAM). This funding is provided by the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV).

  • Closes: Wednesday 15 January 2025 11:00am

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Innovate UK Smart grants: November 2024

UK-registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £15 million for game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovations that have the potential to make a significant impact on the UK economy. This funding is provided by Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation.

  • Closes: Friday 17 January 2025 11:00am

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Contracts for Innovation: Clean Energy Demonstrators in Tanzania

Organisations can apply for a share of up to £1.8 million, including VAT, to develop innovative clean energy demonstrators in Tanzania.

  • Closes: Wednesday 22 January 2025 11:00am

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AI solutions to develop AI competencies in key sectors

UK-registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2 million from Innovate UK to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions aimed at enhancing AI upskilling within BridgeAI's key sectors.

  • Closes: Wednesday 29 January 2025 11:00am

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Design Foundations Round 6

UK-registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2 million for people-centered and systemic design projects, spanning various themes and innovation areas to guide, inform, and de-risk R&D efforts.

  • Closes: Wednesday 15 January 2025 11:00am

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Canada-UK Collaborative R&D

Innovate UK and NRC IRAP are jointly investing up to £3 million in collaborative UK-Canada projects focused on life sciences, digital, and sustainability technologies, with funding awarded only if the project is independently approved by both agencies.

  • Closes: Wednesday 15 January 2025 11:00 am

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Mindset extended reality (XR): Digital therapeutics for mental health

A share of up to £3.7 million is available for UK-registered businesses developing projects focused on digital therapeutics for mental health solutions.

  • Closes: Wednesday 15 January 2025 11:00 am

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Horizon Europe


Horizon Europe Guarantee - EIT KICs 2023

This funding route supports the UK Government's Horizon Europe guarantee, providing financial coverage for UK partners participating in EIT-KIC activities during the 2023 calendar year.

  • Closes: Tuesday 31 December 2024 7:00 pm

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