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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Business Development Grant Scheme – Scarborough
Grants to help new start-up and established SMEs looking to grow or relocate to the Borough of Scarborough.
Business Boost Grants - Elmbridge
Grants for projects that help the Elmbridge economy.
Business Assist - NBV
One-to-one advisory sessions and specialised workshops available for businesses in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Greater Lincolnshire.
Business advice, start-up services and business support - Essex
1:1 advice, signposting, start-up services, training and premises.
Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC) – Yorkshire
Support for scientists and business specialists to solve a process, material, or product development challenge.
Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) - UK
Advice on good practice in employment and employment relations.
AD:VENTURE Business Growth Grant
A Growth Grant available to new businesses in West Yorkshire.
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.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) - Nottingham
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a funding programme that aims to support local businesses and communities.
Exhibitions and trade missions
This support service from Invest Northern Ireland focuses on Exhibitions and Trade Missions, designed to help local businesses break into international markets and scale globally. By facilitating presence at major global events, Invest NI helps companies showcase their products, meet potential buyers, and navigate the complexities of foreign trade with the help of in-market experts.
Knowledge Transfer Partnership
This support service from Invest Northern Ireland and Innovate UK focuses on the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme, a unique program that connects businesses with academic expertise to solve strategic challenges. The initiative facilitates a three-way collaboration between a business, a high-calibre graduate (known as an Associate), and a university or college to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about UK technology grants