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Innovate UK

Innovate UK Smart Grants

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.

Eligibility

This competition is open to single applicants and collaborations.

To lead a project your organisation must:

  • be a UK registered business of any size
  • be a UK registered research and technology organisation (RTO)
  • carry out all your research and development (R&D) project activity (in the UK this should include all subcontractor activities)
  • intend to commercially exploit the project results from the UK

You must be or involve at least one grant claiming micro, small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).

Grant Guidance

Create Growth Programme Innovate Showcase October 15th

This flagship event will bring together founders, investors and key stakeholders to exchange ideas for driving sustainable growth in the sector. Celebrating and showcasing innovative businesses and talent in the creative industries, the Showcase Day will revolve around founder-investor networking and highly-focused sessions on raising and driving investment in the creative sector.

Date:

15 October 2024 – 11:00-17:00

Address:

Level39, Canary Wharf Building, One Canada SquareLondon, E14 5AB

If you’d like to get involved and join this event, please use the link below.

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DISCLAIMER: This competition is held by Innovate UK, NOT Create South East. For all competition enquiries and support, please get in touch with Innovate UK via their website, or email enquiries@iuk.ktn-uk.org .

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