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.
UK Technology Grants
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Innovation Loans Expression of Interest
An Expression of Interest for loans targeting highly innovative late-stage research and development projects with strong commercial potential, a clear route to commercialisation, and significant economic or societal benefits for the UK.
Research and development (R&D) grants
Grants to help companies research and develop a new product, process, or service, or significantly improve an existing one, with a focus on economic transformation, clean energy transition, future high-growth industries, and productivity.
BridgeAI
BridgeAI offers comprehensive funding and support solutions to businesses in priority sectors, facilitating the adoption of AI through a range of offerings.
Digital Enterprise
Match-funded grants and impartial advice for West Yorkshire SMEs to invest in digital solutions that will fuel business transformation.
Workplace Charging Scheme
Grant to provide support towards the costs of the purchase, installation and infrastructure of electric vehicle chargepoints at eligible places of work.
Electric vehicle chargepoint grant for renters and flat owners
The grant provides electric vehicle (EV) drivers who are renters or own a flat with support towards the costs of the purchase and installation of EV charge points.
START Programme
The START programme is a pilot programme that provides a package of support and development for 150 pre-start and early formation tech/digital businesses in the West of England region.
Knowledge Transfer Partnership
A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a subsidised three-way partnership between a business, a high‑calibre graduate and an academic institution, providing a cost‑effective way for businesses to attract fresh talent and access university expertise to drive strategic innovation and growth.
Leadership for Growth
The Leadership for Growth programme is designed to develop the capabilities of aspiring managers and leaders within scale‑up potential SMEs across Liverpool City Region.
AD:VENTURE
Provides free business development support and guidance.
Access to finance - Greater Manchester and Lancashire
Access to finance is a scheme for businesses who need help raising finance for growth.
I2F2 Inward Investment Facilitation Fund
The Inward Investment Facilitation Fund (I2F2) provides grant funding for projects new to the Liverpool city region (LCR) aimed at increasing employment and productivity in the LCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about UK technology grants