Program

Global Research and Technology Development (GRTD)

Supports mission-led global development research and innovation partnerships between the United Kingdom and developing countries.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeUnited KingdomGrant

About

Global Research and Technology Development (GRTD) was established by FCDO in 2025 as the new strategic umbrella for its research, science, technology, and innovation portfolio. It consolidates former siloed research programmes (including aspects of the Newton Fund era and Ayrton Fund sub-platforms) under a single commissioning architecture led by the Research and Evidence Directorate and FCDO Chie…

Industries covered

AgritechAIClimate TechEnergy TechMedtech

Grants under Global Research and Technology Development (GRTD)

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

GRTD (Discovery Seed)

Open

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

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Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: grtd.fcdo.gov.uk