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Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)

Supports first-time United Kingdom entrepreneurs by encouraging seed investment through enhanced investor tax incentives.

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EIS is one of four HMRC-administered venture capital schemes. Companies apply to HMRC for EIS eligibility; individual investors then receive tax reliefs when they buy qualifying new shares. Company limits (post-April 2026 update): up to £10M raised in any 12-month period (combining EIS, VCT, SEIS, SITR and other risk-finance state aid), and up to £24M lifetime. Knowledge-Intensive Companies (KICs)…

AIBiotechClimate TechEnergy TechHardwareIoT & EdgeAdvanced ManufacturingAdvanced MaterialsMedtechPhotonicsQuantumRoboticsSemiconductorsSpaceSynthetic BiologyMobility

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

Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: www.gov.uk