SSouth Wales Police, Contracts for Innovation Cymru
Up to 6 projects to help South Wales Police explore how high-risk domestic abuse safeguarding could operate differently, combining service design, technology and systems thinking.
Amount
Up to £60,000
Deadline
Closed 20 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Seeking innovative solutions that can improve rehabilitation, recovery and long-term support for stroke survivors in Wales.
Amount
Funding Available: £300,000. Current funding is available to support a portfolio of projects, dependent upon the number/quality of submissions received. Projects will usually be 100% funded.
Deadline
Closed 20 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Bowel Screening Wales is seeking innovative approaches that can support service modernisation, improve participant experience, improve the timeliness of pre-colonoscopy assessments, and strengthen the ability of NHS Wales to meet future demand.
Amount
Total funding available £300,000 (excluding VAT) for up to 5 projects (IUK Business Connect: 4-5 projects, may be subject to change). Projects will usually be 100% funded. No per-project minimum or maximum is stated.
Deadline
Closed 20 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
The challenge focuses on understanding and addressing the barriers that lead to non-attendance, supporting fairer access to services, improving patient experience and making better use of NHS resources.
Amount
Up to £200,000 is available to support a portfolio of projects, depending on how many submissions are received and how good they are. Projects will usually be 100% funded. This is a Phase 1 (Discovery and Feasibility) contract. Selected projects may be invited to a later Phase 2 competition, depending on future funding.
Deadline
Closed 20 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £5 million for Engineering Biology pilot scale and validation projects. This funding is part of UKRI’s Engineering Biology Programme and funded by BIST.
Amount
£200,000 to £3,000,000
Deadline
Closed 21 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 10/10Local Landscape rating 10 out of 10
Funding to test new or significantly different approaches that support disabled people and people with long-term health conditions to prepare for work, get a job, stay in work or make progress at work. Open to organisations across the UK, including businesses.
Deadline
Closed 26 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Up to £75,000 Innovate UK grant funding for UK SMEs to develop digital twin solutions for real-world industry challenges in Maritime, Aerospace and Defence sectors, with mentoring and industry access over nine months.
Amount
Up to £75,000
Deadline
Closed 27 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
UK Government, Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV)
The Depot Charging Scheme supports uptake of zero-emission HGVs, vans and coaches by part-funding the installation of charging infrastructure at fleet depots.
Amount
Up to £1,000,000
Deadline
Closed 27 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
A 12-month accelerator helping UK HealthTech companies with a validated solution and proven impact to enter the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Applications are open for the 2027 Accelerator.
Deadline
Closed 28 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Organisations can apply for a share of £3 million to develop practical solutions that increase access to high quality play experiences and improve outcomes for children and young people.
Amount
£200,000 to £500,000
Deadline
Closed 28 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
A Contracts for Innovation competition to demonstrate and test low-cost counter uncrewed aerial system technology that detects and tracks drones within UK prison estates.
Amount
£40,000 to £80,000
Deadline
Closed 28 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Innovate UK competition to fund projects that develop, validate or evaluate diagnostic technologies for earlier detection of cancer, particularly less common cancers. Funding is a grant; projects can be led by businesses but the text covers research organisations too.
Amount
Up to £3,000,000
Deadline
Closed 28 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £12 million for collaborative industrial research to speed the translation of advanced materials innovations in three prioritised high growth themes and one strategic opportunity theme.
Amount
£500,000 to £3,000,000
Deadline
Closed 28 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 10/10Local Landscape rating 10 out of 10
A support programme helping UK HealthTech companies validate and enter the US market, with introductions to US healthcare leaders, a UK-based bootcamp, webinars, mentoring and trade missions.
Deadline
Closed 29 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Develop a machine learning solution to identify and characterise electronic components from x-ray images for bomb disposal. Up to £60,000 total budget for up to two proposals.
Amount
Total budget (ex VAT) up to £60,000. Up to two proposals may be funded.
Deadline
Closed 29 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A UK Defence Innovation competition to find proposals that address security challenges faced by government stakeholders. Stage 1 submissions are due first, with invited Stage 2 submissions later.
Amount
Up to £350,000
Deadline
Closed 29 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A competition run by UK Defence Innovation to find proposals that address security challenges faced by government stakeholders. This page covers the Stage 2 stage for invited applicants, with Stage 1 submissions due earlier.
Deadline
Closed 29 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
A competition offering up to 20 grants of £10,000 to eBay sellers: young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30 (Category A) or business sellers who employ a young person aged 18 to 24 (Category B).
Amount
Up to £10,000
Deadline
Closed 30 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Support for high-impact, close-to-market innovations in architecture, audio-visual media and fashion sectors, progressing from TRL 7 to full market deployment. Stage 1 provides €20,000 per project; stage 2 provides up to €900,000 per project (70% of eligible costs).
Amount
Stage 1: up to €20,000 per project (up to 30 projects funded). Stage 2: up to €900,000 per project (up to 70% of eligible project costs, up to 11 projects funded).
Deadline
Closed 30 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A supplier or consortium is sought to deliver a Centre of Excellence for Children's Social Care Data and Digital, helping local authorities improve their data and digital maturity.
Deadline
Closed 30 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10