Women TechEU 2026-27
Women TechEU 2 EIC is an EU-funded project designed to support women-led early-stage deep tech startups from Europe. Each startup can receive €75,000 in funding.
DRIVE35: Scale Up Fund
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £150 million, to create scale up manufacturing facilities for zero emission vehicle technologies.
Innovation Loans Expression of Interest
UK registered micro, small or medium sized enterprises can submit an Expression of Interest for loans for close to market innovative projects with strong commercial potential. They
Horizon Europe Chips Joint Undertaking 2026
Topics under the CHIPS-JU work programme, with up to €70m available for the largest projects
Horizon Europe 2026-27: Horizontal Actions – Bridging Actions
A series of topics aiming to facilitate a smooth transition between Horizon Europe 2021–2027 and the next EU R&I Framework Programme, Horizon Europe 2028–2034.
Future Leaders Fellowships: Round 11, business and non-academic
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £110 million to deliver ambitious research and innovation and develop future leaders. This funding is from UK Research a
SMART: SCOTLAND grants for feasibility studies for SMEs
The SMART: SCOTLAND grant, for SMEs in Scotland, supports feasibility studies for high-risk, highly ambitious R&D projects.
British Business Bank Growth Guarantee Scheme
The Growth Guarantee Scheme can generally support loan sizes of up to £2m and provides the lender with a 70% government-backed guarantee.
Circular Bio-Based Europe: 2026 call for project proposals
CBE-JU is funding projects developing innovative and sustainable bio-based solutions, with up to €20m for the largest projects.
ICURe Exploit programme
A 12-week programme for teams recommended for spin-out with ICURe support or licensing. Provides intensive company formation and business growth support.
