British Business Bank Midlands Engine Investment Fund II
The Midlands Engine Investment Fund II will deliver £400 million of new funding to small and medium-sized businesses across the Midlands.
British Business Bank South West Investment Fund
The South West Investment Fund will deliver a £200 million commitment of new funding to smaller businesses.
British Business Bank Investment Fund for Scotland
The Investment Fund for Scotland will deliver a £150 million commitment of new funding to the country.
ICURe Engage programme cohorts
Innovate UK ICURe Engage is a 4-week, part-time programme which helps you identify who could benefit from your research, and the benefits of entrepreneurship.
ICURe Explore programme cohorts
Innovate UK ICURe Explore is a fast-paced, full-time, 12–16-week market exploration programme. Up to £35,000 for Entrepreneurial Lead’s salary and costs.
ICURe Discover programme cohorts
Innovate UK ICURe Discover is part-time market discovery programme for researchers and technicians, offering up to £2,500 of support and a clear onward pathway to ICURe Explore. I
Horizon Europe 2026-27: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Research and innovation projects to boost top researchers’ careers through mobility and innovative doctoral and postdoctoral training, including academia-business collaborations.
British Business Bank Start-up Loans
Unsecured loans of up to £25,000 for UK businesses which have been operating for 5 years or less, repayable over 1-5 years.
European Innovation Council: Pathfinder, Transition, and Accelerator 2026
Funding opportunities worth over €1.4 billion for strategic technologies and scaling up companies, with grants of up to €4m.
