Subsidised access to the Royce portfolio of materials science and engineering equipment for UK-based SMEs, spin-outs and start-ups, to overcome cost barriers and complete proof of concept studies.
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Defra grant scheme for projects in England that support the seafood sector, such as fishing vessels, shore-based facilities, aquaculture, processing, marketing and environmental work. Open to businesses and other eligible bodies directly engaged in the sector.
Amount
Up to £750,000
Area
EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Links businesses with universities and research organisations to deliver innovation projects led by graduates. A Management KTP works in the same way but focuses on human-centred and/or technology-enabled strategic change.
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Business support from the Satellite Applications Catapult to help scalable businesses grow in the UK space industry, including expert advice, innovation services and growth opportunities.
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
A one-to-two year incubation programme for startups using space technology in any way, across sectors including agriculture, digital technology, energy and healthcare. The Incubation Centre accepts startups each year; the nearest location is Daresbury.
Area
Nearest location is Daresbury; the page does not say where applicants must be based.Rating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Britain's £500 million Sovereign AI Fund makes direct equity investments, typically between £1 million and £10 million, in UK AI start-ups from pre-seed to growth stage, and helps them reach public compute, R&D funding, talent and procurement.
Amount
£1,000,000 to £10,000,000
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
An accelerator programme supporting innovative businesses in maritime, logistics, clean energy and related sectors with mentoring, investor access and business development support.
Deadline
Dates for future cohorts will be announced in due course
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
ARIA is inviting proposals for ocean observing, forecasting, and climate-evidence translation to build an early warning system for North Atlantic changes. Teams can include businesses, universities, research institutions, charities and public sector organisations.
Amount
Indicative budgets: ocean observing network £18.5m; interannual to decadal forecasting £5-7m; impacts and response £3-5m; independent systems integration and assurance £5.8m
Deadline
Concept paper window opening: 18 September 2026 (Open) ... Concept paper submission deadline: 09 October 2026 (14:00 BST)
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
DDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology
The Life Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund Pilot offers capital grants to support large-scale R&D projects in the UK life sciences sector (eligible projects must exceed £100 million in total costs).
Amount
Up to £25,000,000
Deadline
Listed on Find a grant until 2028-03-31
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
DDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
An award recognising outstanding achievement by UK businesses in young founder, innovation, international trade, sustainability and promoting opportunity through social mobility. Award-winners are valid for 5 years.
Area
United KingdomRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
A BASS open call for proof-of-concept studies that validate market opportunity and pilot projects that test services with customers in the primary target market.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Europe, per the BASS Funding description; no UK-specific area stated.Rating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
BASS Growth Projects help space-enabled solutions that have already achieved demonstrable commercial success in a primary market to unlock secondary market opportunities.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Hire of pilot scale laboratory facilities, or installation of a business's own equipment in the flexi hall, offered by the Biorenewables Development Centre.
Deadline
Open all yearRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Commercial project work with the Biorenewables Development Centre, described as straightforward, nimble and responsive for a business's commercial project.
Deadline
Open all yearRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10