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    Innovate UK is the UK's national innovation agency, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). It funds business-led research and development through competitions, generally open to businesses registered in the UK. Some are for a single company, others need partners.

    Open calls, soonest deadline first

    CfI: Engineering Biology for Defra and FSA Phase 1Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) (UK)Medicines Manufacturing Data Institute: Phase 1Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) (UK)Engineering Biology Access to Infrastructure PilotInnovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) (UK)National Materials Innovation Programme: CR&D Rd1Innovate UK (UK)Advancing innovation in accelerated cancer diagnosisInnovate UK, on behalf of the Office for Life Sciences’ (OLS) (UK)Engineering Biology Collaborative R&D: Round 3Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) (UK)CfI: Battery innovation for dual use & defence Phase 1Innovate UK, UKRI, BIST (UK)DRIVE35 Scale-up Fund Drawdown 5Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will work with the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) and the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) (UK)FOAK Builder: Programme Entry Expression of InterestInnovate UK (UK)Frontier AI: SME Champions, Phase 1Innovate UK (UK)Efficient, Structured and Controllable AI SystemsInnovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) (UK)Investor Partnerships – Battery Innovation ProgrammeInnovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is delivering the Battery Innovation Programme on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (DBIST). (UK)UK-Germany Bilateral Collaborative R&D: Round 5Innovate UK (UK)Battery Innovation: Concept Development Rd 3Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is delivering the Battery Innovation Programme on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST). (UK)Engineering Biology Investor Partnerships Round 1Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) (UK)Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation: CR&D Round 2Innovate UK (UK)Battery Innovation: Feasibility Studies Rd 3Innovate UK on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST). (UK)UK-Singapore CRD 2026Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) (UK)Eureka collaborative R&D: Globalstars Japan 2027Innovate UK (UK)

    Questions founders ask about Innovate UK

    When is the next deadline under Innovate UK?

    14 Oct 2026, for CfI: Engineering Biology for Defra and FSA Phase 1.

    Can a single company apply to Innovate UK, or is a consortium required?

    4 of the 19 open calls under Innovate UK require a consortium.

    How much does Innovate UK award per project?

    The largest call open now awards €2.9M to €23M.

    Other programmes and countries

    Horizon EuropeEuropean Innovation Council (EIC)European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)Horizon Europe Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and SpaceHorizon Europe Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and MobilityHorizon Europe Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy and EnvironmentHorizon Europe Cluster 3: Civil Security for SocietyHorizon Europe Cluster 1: HealthHorizon Europe: EU MissionsDigital Europe ProgrammeLIFE ProgrammeEuropean Defence FundEurostarsItalyThe United KingdomThe NetherlandsPortugalSwedenSpain

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