How we help
How we support you
Innovate UK Business Connect has a wide network, deep sector expertise, and can connect you to people and organisations to help accelerate your ideas and solve technology problems. We predominantly offer support for innovative UK businesses and those seeking UK set up.
Follow the support links below as an easy starting point to discover where to go, who to talk to and what to ask. Some resources are delivered nationally, regionally and by sector, so please sign up to our newsletter follow us on social media, to find out what is happening in your area.
Good Applications Guide
This updated guide has top tips and assessor insights to help you prepare the best application possible for our competitions.
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Support with funding
Search for funding opportunities across sectors and ask us for experienced input into your idea, product, service, research or challenge.
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Talent and skills
Streamlined access to a variety of innovative products and services to assist businesses and partners in cultivating talent and skills.
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Support for Start-ups
Innovate UK Startup Connect is a key part of our new Start Up-Scale Up-Stay Ahead programme that puts your business growth journey at the heart of how and when we support you.
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Scale up support
Innovate UK Business Growth empower innovation-driven businesses like yours to grow at pace, achieve their industry ambitions and transform society.
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Invest in innovation
Innovate UK Investor Connect is a secure, regulated digital marketplace for innovative businesses to connect with investors and secure capital to grow.
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Collaboration
Our Innovation Networks bring together industry leaders, innovators, government officials, policymakers, and academics to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges.
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Expert advice
For over 45 years Knowledge Transfer Partnerships have been helping businesses innovate for growth by accessing the UK’s world-leading knowledge base.
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Local support
Our Launchpad programme supports clusters of SMEs and innovative businesses to progress their ideas toward commercialisation, contributing to local economic growth.
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Contribute to industry challenges
Innovate UK programmes Innovation Exchange (iX) and Contracts for innovation fast-tracks knowledge transfer nationwide by matching industry challenges with trailblazing companies across different sectors.
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Frequently asked questions
Are you an ambitious innovator who wants to drive or acquire innovation to further grow and scale your business, if so our FAQ has been designed to answer your questions.
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Connect with us for more information about Innovate UK Business Connect and how we can support you.