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.
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
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.
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.
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.
British Business Bank Investment Fund for Wales
Offers a range of commercial finance options with smaller loans £25k-£100k, debt finance £100k-£2m, and equity investment up to £5m.
British Business Bank Investment Fund for Northern Ireland
The Fund offers two different commercial finance options: loans ranging from £25,000 to £2 million, and equity investments up to £5 million.
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 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.
