Innovation
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Innovation is complex. The journey from idea to market is not straightforward and requires a diverse range of know-how, investment, market knowledge and research.
Innovate UK Business Connect exists to connect innovators with new partners and new opportunities beyond their existing thinking – accelerating ambitious ideas into real-world solutions. Our diverse connections and deep expertise enable us to be a trusted guide through a global landscape of research, development and innovation.
Connect with us to find out how we can become a part of your innovation journey and drive positive change.
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Our current cross sector innovation programmes
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Knowledge transfer partnerships (KTP): 2024 to 2025 Round 2
Opens: 15/04/2024 Closes: 26/06/2024
Up to £9m to fund innovation projects, with businesses or not-for-profits working alongside academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults.
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Innovate UK innovation loans future economy: round 15
Opens: 02/05/2024 Closes: 26/06/2024
UK registered businesses can apply for loans for innovative projects with strong commercial potential to significantly improve the UK economy.
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Innovate UK Smart grants: April 2024
Opens: 25/04/2024 Closes: 24/07/2024
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25m for R&D innovations that can significantly impact the UK economy.
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Women in Innovation
Enabling brilliant women across the UK to fully achieve their vision for their businesses and change the world, while championing and celebrating gender diversity throughout UK innovation.
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Young Innovators
The Young Innovators Awards are an annual competition from Innovate UK that finds, supports and celebrates young people with great business ideas.
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Inclusive Innovation
Diversity in all its many forms matters, and great ideas can come from anyone.