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 South West Investment Fund
The South West Investment Fund will deliver a £200 million commitment of new funding to smaller businesses.
British Business Bank Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II will deliver a £660 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.
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.
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 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.


