Growth Platform, University of Liverpool Virtual Engineering Centre, Public Life and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
A free programme supporting ten local entrepreneurs to build businesses that tackle real problems for people in the Liverpool City Region, with AI coaching, a business advisor, training and real-world testing. Open to people with a first-hand local problem and drive to tackle it.
Amount
Free programme
Deadline
Closed 1 November 2026
Area
Liverpool City RegionRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
National schemes 10 schemes
Open to businesses across England or the UK, including Liverpool City Region.
A cohort-based programme of mentorship, masterclasses, site visits and investor access for early-stage UK DeepTech founders at post-spin out and Series A stage. Runs twice a year with 10 to 15 companies per cohort over six months.
Deadline
Closed 31 July 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
UK organisations can join a delegation to Battery Innovation Days 2026 in Stockholm to build relationships and develop consortiums for Horizon Europe battery funding calls. Innovate UK covers flights and accommodation.
Deadline
Closed 9 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
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
Innovate UK, West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, RTC North
National business growth and scaling service giving one-to-one support from innovation and growth specialists and scaleup directors to ambitious small and medium-sized innovation-focused businesses.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A six-month programme run by the Entrepreneurs' Forum to help ambitious business owners and their leadership teams grow sustainably, with peer support and a clear strategic plan. It is accredited by the ScaleUp Institute as a 'One to Watch' programme.
Amount
Course fee £4,000 + VAT. Partial funding up to 50% may be available depending on the location of your business.
Area
Partial funding may depend on the location of your business; the text does not name the areas.Rating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Accelerator programme for growth-stage entrepreneurs in the space sector or related industries with market traction of around £500k in funding raised or annualised sales, seeking to scale up.
Amount
Free to take part (fully funded by the UK Space Agency); no direct funding or investment
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Accelerator programme for mid-stage entrepreneurs in the space sector or related industries with proof of concept, seeking to progress and drive growth.
Amount
Free to take part (fully funded by the UK Space Agency)
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10