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Foundational Economy Innovation Fund

Foundational Economy Innovation Fund Scale Up Phase

Funds FEIF testing grantees scaling everyday-economy innovation projects through follow-on grants.

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Greater Manchester Combined Authority administers the Foundational Economy Innovation Fund as a phased grant route for innovation projects in the everyday economy. GMCA says FEIF supports projects that drive innovation and improve productivity and working conditions in adult social care, early education and childcare, and retail, leisure and hospitality.

The scale-up phase is the follow-on FEIF p…

Scale-up of FEIF-tested projects that improve productivity and working conditions in everyday-economy sectors, including digital service tools, care technology, food and waste projects, and service-productivity systems.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
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.18 months
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.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk