Innovation & R&D Business Grants
Innovation and R&D grants support businesses developing new products, services, and processes. From early-stage prototyping to advanced technology development, there are funding programmes to accelerate your innovation journey.
Product & Technology Development
Grants are available for developing new products, improving existing ones, and adopting emerging technologies. These programmes often fund proof-of-concept work, prototyping, and pilot projects.
Collaborative Research
Many R&D grants encourage partnerships between businesses and universities or research institutions. Collaborative projects can access larger funding pools and specialist expertise.
Commercialisation Support
Moving from research to market-ready products requires investment. Commercialisation grants help bridge the gap between lab and launch, funding trials, regulatory compliance, and market testing.
UK Innovation & R&D Grants
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BridgeAI
A programme providing funding and support for businesses in priority sectors to adopt AI technologies.
ESA Business Incubation Centre United Kingdom
A programme providing support and funding for businesses to commercialise space technology.
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.
England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO)
England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) supports the establishment of new woodlands and is administered by the Forestry Commission.
Tree Health Pilot
The Tree Health Pilot (THP) scheme is testing different ways of slowing the spread of pests and diseases affecting trees in England.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about innovation & r&d grants