Over the summer, funding calls continue to have a focus on international collaboration including funding for development of innovative Quantum technologies with an EU partner. Funding is also available for AI and satellite technologies. Outside these technology areas the next round Innovate UK Smart Grants are open.

Closing July

• International Green Corridors Fund: UK–NL Feasibility Studies
  UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £430k for feasibility studies with Netherlands organisations, looking at UK – NL shipping routes.
  Deadline: 17th July 2024
  https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/opportunities/international-green-corridors-fund-uk-nl-feasibility-studies/

• UK-Taiwan CRD 2024
  UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £5 million for the purpose of developing innovative proposals with Taiwan. You must collaborate with at least one Taiwan business applying under the equivalent DoIT programme.
  Deadline: 17 July 2024 11:00am
  https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/1877/overview/ef8c4c48-2004-4a56-bc07-db349448bca4

• Commercial Applications of Space-Enabled Robotics: Energy and Utilities
  ESA invites proposals that combine the use of satellite technologies and robotics for downstream services for energy and utilities.
  Deadline: 23rd July 2024
  https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/opportunities/commercial-applications-of-space-enabled-robotics-energy-and-utilities/

• Innovate UK Smart grants: April 2024
  UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovations that can significantly impact the UK economy. This funding is from Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation.
  Deadline: 24th July 2024 11:00am
  https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/1907/overview/d1149c8e-51ce-4b4e-b0b7-d780d32aa634

• Innovation Vouchers
  You can learn how to gain access to Innovation Vouchers, which can supply expert technical support in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This will help you to explore the latest digital technologies to enhance productivity, innovation, and economic growth. Express your interest now.
  Deadline: 26th July 2024
  https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/opportunities/bridgeai-innovation-vouchers-science-and-technology-facilities-council-hartree-centre/

Closing August 

• European Quantum Technology CR&D 2024
  UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £3m for quantum research and innovation, collaborating with at least one EU member state organisation.
  Deadline: 28th August 2024
  https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/opportunities/europe-quantum-technology-crd-2024/

• UK-Singapore Collaborative R&D 2024
  UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £5 million for the purpose of developing innovative proposals with Singapore. You must collaborate with at least one Singapore business applying under the equivalent Enterprise Singapore programme.
  Deadline: Wednesday 28 August 2024 11:00am
  https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/1916/overview/7e6fa736-20ec-43bc-add0-58dc6f1817e6

Funding Support

Global Business Innovation Programmes:

Each GBIP, focused on a specific market and technology or sector area, involves a cohort of up to 15 ambitious innovative UK businesses looking to grow and scale globally.  The programme aims to help businesses explore future opportunities and to better understand what is needed to be successful on the global stage.

• GBIP in Germany - Quantum Technology – Deadline 21st July
• GBIP in Sweden - Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) – Deadline 22nd July

https://www.innovateukedge.ukri.org/gbip 

Applying for grant funding can be daunting; from finding the right fund to preparing an application, support is available to you. Reach out to your Specialist today, to find out more about how we can help you reach your innovation and business goals in 2024.