Global Alliance

We want the very best of the world connected to the very best of the UK. That’s why we built this programme; to form international collaborations with governments, societies, enterprises, institutions and people from every corner of the globe. It is innovation diplomacy at its best.

Overview

As the United Kingdom, we’re entering a new phase in our international relations. It has never been more important to foster long-lasting partnerships with the global community. Forming these strategic links will help to drive innovation locally, through the UK’s governing bodies, businesses and institutions and bring our talent to a broader audience.

But it’s not just about bringing UK innovation to the rest of the world. Many of the challenges we now face are universal, and having an international perspective on their solutions is critical. We can’t help to shape the future of the world in isolation. As an outward-looking society, we need to build global alliances, from the top tier of international relations down to individual organisations and people.

Find out more about the work we undertake every day to assure the UK’s place at the forefront of global innovation. Talk to our team now to see how we can help you find an international partner that could take your project to the next level.

 

Our current global activity

This Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa 6-year (2019-2025) project funded by UK International Development aims to build new and stronger UK-African partnerships to maximise the creation of inclusive market access, funding and investment opportunities through innovation knowledge transfer between the UK, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.

Horizon Europe is an opportunity for all types of UK organisations (including businesses and academia) to get funding for research and innovation.

Global Expert Missions (GEM) creates global opportunities for UK research and innovation by forging strategic partnerships with key countries and businesses.

Related Opportunities

UK - Germany Bilateral: Collaborative R&D Round 3

Opens: 07/02/2024 Closes: 03/06/2024

UK registered organisations, collaborating with at least one German SME, can apply for a share of up to £4m for projects in emerging technologies.

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Global Incubator Programme: Canada - AI in Health

Opens: 22/01/2024 Closes: 15/03/2024

Innovate UK EDGE seeks up to 8 companies developing health tech using AI-powered solutions to join a programme working with Canada.

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UK-Switzerland CR&D Round 2

Opens: 05/02/2024 Closes: 01/05/2024

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £4m for innovative projects with Swiss partners in all technologies.

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UK-South Korea CR&D 2024

Opens: 26/02/2024 Closes: 22/05/2024

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £6m for the purpose of developing innovative proposals with South Korea.

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Global Business Innovation Programme in India - Antimicrobial Resistance

Opens: 28/02/2024 Closes: 10/04/2024

Innovate UK invites ambitious companies in the Antimicrobial Resistance sector to join a programme that includes market visits to Hyderabad and Bangalore.

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Global Business Innovation Programme in Singapore - MedTech and Diagnostics

Opens: 11/03/2024 Closes: 21/03/2024

Innovate UK invites ambitious MedTech & Diagnostics companies to participate in a Global Business Innovation Programme that will include a market visit to Singapore.

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Related Events and Recordings

Tue
9
Apr
2024

Horizon Europe Hour Q&A Sessions

10.00 - 11.00 GMT | Online

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Thu
8
Feb
2024

Creating a New Future of Energy in Southern Africa

15.30 - 18.30 GMT | Cape Town/Online

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Thu
29
Feb
2024

Horizon Europe Event: The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking

10.00 - 12.00 GMT | Online

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Thu
7
Mar
2024

Eureka Programme Support & Partner Brokerage Event

13.30 - 16.00 GMT | Online

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Innovate UK hosts Nigeria to UK circular economy knowledge exchange tour

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Follow Innovate UK on the latest Global Expert Mission in Semiconductors to South Korea

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Follow Innovate UK on the latest Global Expert Mission in Semiconductors to South Korea

From 29 January to 2 February 2024, Innovate UK in partnership with UK Science and Innovation travels to South Korea to focus on potential markets for collaboration in semiconductors.

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Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa collaborates with Ekiti State

In November 2023, the Global Alliance Africa team attended the Ekiti State Innovation Summit to gain insights into digital innovation. Joshua Adedeji, Country Lead for Nigeria at Innovate UK presented at the event as a Keynote Speaker and collaborated with the Ekiti State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Digital Economy in order to host a side event at the Summit.

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