Investment

We work with public innovation funding and private finance providers where investment can create a positive change.

Innovate UK KTN aims to stimulate:

  • More private investment in regional UK innovation
  • Greater diversity in investors and founding teams
  • Investment for economic benefit, as well as societal and environmental change

Through our deep expertise, we can provide insight into emerging markets and technologies to help the investment community – from angels to corporate funds – make informed investments.

We would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your funds investment thesis and how we might work together.

Our strength in is understanding the right form of funding required to transform ideas into real world solutions. We seek to blend public innovation funding and private finance when working with companies throughout their innovation journey.

If you’d like more information, then please contact one of our investment team below.

We offer realistic, independent advice, and have a straight-talking approach. Our resources for businesses are designed to help plan and prepare for successful funding and finance, and include;

This guide aims to support prospective grant applicants to submit high quality proposals, giving them the best chance of success.

A useful step-by-step guide on how to deliver an investment pitch.

Related Opportunities

Innovate UK Investor Partnerships: SME round 5

Opens: 26/10/2023 Closes: 08/01/2024

UK registered businesses can apply for grant funding alongside private investment from selected investor partners.

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DCMS Create Growth Programme competition 2: investor partnership

Opens: 26/10/2023 Closes: 10/01/2024

UK registered creative SMEs in 12 specific English regions can apply for grant funding alongside private investment from selected investor partners to support growth.

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Innovate UK innovation loans future economy: round 12

Opens: 09/11/2023 Closes: 10/01/2024

UK registered businesses can apply for loans for innovative projects with strong commercial potential to significantly improve the UK economy.

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Related Events and Recordings

Tue
26
Sep
2023

Innovation Loans Round 11 - Applicant Briefing

14.00 - 16.00 | Online

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Wed
22
Nov
2023

Innovation Loans Round 12 - Applicant Briefing

14.30 - 16.30 | Online

Recording coming soon
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