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Innovate UK

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is the UK’s national innovation agency. It works to create a better future by inspiring, involving and investing in businesses that develop life-changing innovations.

Its mission is to help companies to grow through the development and commercialisation of new products, processes, and services – with the support of an outstanding innovation ecosystem that's agile, inclusive, and easy to navigate.

Details

  • Main Target Audience - Entrepreneurs, Founders and early start ups, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Large/global companies, Researchers and academia/spin outs, Social enterprises and nonprofits
  • Growth Stage - Pre-start/ideation stage, Start up/Pre-Seed, Seed stage, Early growth stage (Series A), Growth - Scale (Series B+)
  • Industry Focus - Agriculture/agritech, AI/robotics, Biotech, Creative industries, Data/tech, Financial services/fintech, Food & drink industries, Energy (including renewables), Life sciences/human health, Manufacturing (any industry), Photonics, Quantum, Radio and Semiconductors, Social enterprise/Third sector, Space industries, Tourism
  • Support Type - Strategic business advice, Awards and competitions, Community/networks, Funding/investment, International connections/market access
  • Specialist Support - Women, Minority ethnic groups, People with disabilities, Young people, People with neurodiversity
  • Location - UK wide