Technology & Digital Business Grants
The UK offers extensive grant funding for technology and digital businesses. From Innovate UK's smart grants to regional digital transformation programmes, there are opportunities for tech startups, scale-ups, and established technology companies.
Innovation & R&D Grants
Innovate UK runs competitive grant programmes for innovative technology projects. Smart Grants fund game-changing innovations, while sector-specific competitions target areas like AI, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing technology.
Digital Transformation Support
Grants are available to help businesses adopt digital technologies. Made Smarter supports manufacturers, while regional programmes help SMEs implement new software, e-commerce platforms, and digital processes.
Cybersecurity & Data
Dedicated funding exists for cybersecurity innovation and businesses working with data. DCMS and NCSC-backed programmes support the UK's cyber sector growth.
Irish Technology Grants
47 grants found
Exploring Innovation
Develop a research and development strategy
Strategic Consultancy Assignment
Hire an external strategy consultant for greater efficiency and growth
Digital Process Innovation
Introduce new technology and digital processes with funding of up to €150,000
GreenPlus
Go Green with expert help and up to €50,000 in funding
Standard Mentor Assignment
Ten sessions with an experienced mentor, for new founders
New Markets Validation Grant
Conduct market research to validate the selected market with funding up to €150,000
Innovative HPSU Fund
Provides co‑funded equity investment of up to €800,000 for high‑potential start‑ups developing new technologies and expanding internationally.
New Frontiers
Enterprise Ireland's national entrepreneur development programme
HPSU Founders Forum
Join a network of new entrepreneurs
Commercialisation Fund
Turn your research into a product or business.
Business Partners Programme (BP)
A complementary co-founders programme to match commercially experienced entrepreneurs with researcher/scientist co-founders
Business Expansion Grants
Grants to help job creation and exports in micro businesses, start-ups and growing businesses in Dublin City.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Irish technology grants