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Global Research and Technology Development (GRTD)

GRTD (Discovery Seed)

Connects United Kingdom and global teams with GRTD innovation opportunities through active support and route guidance.

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About

The Global Research and Technology Development (GRTD) programme is the FCDO's consolidated research and innovation funding umbrella, formally established in 2025 and set out in a 40-page approach paper published on 14 May 2026 by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, Minister for Development. GRTD replaces and consolidates several legacy FCDO research funding mechanisms, including the wound-down Newton …

What this grant funds

Mission-driven research and innovation addressing global development challenges, with thematic signals across clean energy, health, agriculture, digital development, and climate adaptation, delivered through FCDO-managed or FCDO-backed calls.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.gov.uk