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.
Horizon Europe 2026-27: Climate, Energy and Mobility (Cluster 5)
Funding of up to €100m per call to fight climate change, primarily by improving energy and transport sectors.
Horizon Europe 2026-27: Civil Security for Society (Cluster 3)
Calls available under Cluster 3, covering challenges arising from persistent security threats, including cybercrime, as well as natural and man-made disasters.
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.
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.
Horizon Europe 2026-27: New European Bauhaus Facility
Funding available from Horizon Europe for NEB projects in 2026-27, with up to €10m for the largest projects
Horizon Europe 2026-27: EU Missions – Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities
Horizon Europe funding for climate-neutral and smart cities, with up to €12m available for the largest calls
Horizon Europe 2026-27: EU Missions – Adaptation to Climate Change
Calls in the Adaptation to Climate Change EU Mission, with funding of up to €20m for the largest calls
Horizon Europe 2026-27: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment (Cluster 6)
Topics available under Horizon Europe's Cluster 6 programme for 2025/26, with up to €38m available for the largest single projects
Horizon Europe 2026-27: EU Missions – Restore our Ocean and Waters
Restoring the health of the ocean, seas, and inland waters by 2030, with funding of €1m-€8m per call.


