Grants in the United Kingdom

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Supports University of Strathclyde ventures through an accelerator that helps teams progress to investor-ready, mentor-backed operations.

Awards UK tech innovators cash prizes after free workshops and live pitching.

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Gives for-profit health SMEs a EUR 400,000-500,000 grant that converts to an equity option, with a 30% co-funding requirement.

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Pays up to £50,000 for quick proof-of-concept work on cardiovascular innovations.

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Supports United Kingdom transport innovators through feasibility work and practical proof of concept development resources.

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Funds United Kingdom academic teams for feasibility studies advancing zero-emission automotive innovation.

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Funds accelerator and pitch support for deep-tech teams at Imperial College through an equity-free venture challenge.

Pays UK water companies between £150,000 and £10 million a year to develop bigger, bolder water-sector innovations.

Funds highly collaborative water-sector innovation projects led by an appointed English or Welsh water company, with up to £50 million available across the round.

Funds water companies to move proven water-sector innovations from trial into routine practice at scale across England and Wales.

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Supports women founders with a focused programme of mentorship and investor readiness for startup growth.

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Funds United Kingdom mid-career researchers to expand leadership, interdisciplinary scope, and research impact.

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Supports early-career United Kingdom scientists with career development and research funding to grow independence.

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Supports unconventional pre-trading Scottish ventures, including sole traders and partnerships, through the Wild Card EDGE grant pathway.

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Supports Scottish companies led by young directors through a grant-only path in the Young EDGE category for early business development.

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Supports young adults in the Tees Valley with subsidised placements through the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer.

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Funds UK small and medium-sized enterprises developing and testing airport technology solutions through a live trial at Glasgow Airport.

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Offers United Kingdom defence innovation teams a government-backed low interest loan route through an official loan programme.

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Supports scaling Scottish technology businesses with hybrid grant-loan funding and growth recognition.

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Supports United Kingdom astronomers at eligible institutions by reimbursing travel and subsistence costs for approved telescope access.

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Funds automotive teams developing zero-emission demonstration vehicles from research through commercial scale-up.

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Funds United Kingdom charities using cloud services and artificial intelligence for social benefit programs.

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Supports United Kingdom research on gambling harms with social innovation for prevention-focused outcomes.

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Supports studies on gambling-related harms to inform prevention, treatment, and safer community outcomes.