EEuropean Space Agency (ESA), ESA Business Applications
A non-competitive BASS call for proposals, developed with ENTSO-E, for space-enabled solutions that help grid operators anticipate, detect and respond to disruptions.
Amount
Up to 50% of activity costs can usually be funded for UK applicants. Proof-of-concept studies up to €600,000 max cost per project: case-by-case assessment for pilot projects.
Deadline
Closes 29 January 2027
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
A part-funded security review that helps early-stage UK technology businesses identify and manage key security risks, including those linked to state threats. Participating businesses also receive a £300 Cyber Essentials voucher after the report is submitted.
Amount
Up to £2,500
Deadline
Closes 31 January 2027
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Grants of £3,000 to £18,000 for mid-career to established craftspeople to refine their craft, deepen specialism or innovate, plus a place on the Cockpit PDP.
Amount
£3,000 to £18,000
Deadline
Closes 17 February 2027
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
AAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK, Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
A zero-emission automotive funding programme with grants across innovation, scale-up and transformation, delivered by the Department for Business, Science, Innovation and Trade with the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK and Innovate UK. Aimed at automotive businesses and projects, from start-up to large-scale transformation.
Amount
Unprecedented £4 billion of grant funding available to 2035 for automotive R&D, scale-up and transformation
Deadline
Closes 7 April 2027
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Non-recoupable grants of up to £300,000 for independent UK producers to work as minority or majority partners on international co-productions in film, animation and documentary.
Amount
Up to £300,000
Deadline
Closes 31 March 2029 at midnight
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
BBritish Library, Business & IP Centre (British Library)
Free business support, workshops, one-to-one advice and business and IP information at the British Library and over 70 libraries across the UK, for people starting, running or growing a business.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Support from the Health Innovation Network for innovators in health and care, including healthtech companies and NHS clinicians with new ideas, covering early-stage guidance, prototyping, evidence, market access and adoption.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Not stated. Local Health Innovation Networks are listed by postcode.Rating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Access to CPI's multidisciplinary experts, specialist innovation facilities for R&D, process development and scale-up work, with customised flexible project options, to help defer capital and workforce investment until a product or process is proven at scale.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Business support from Durham University including Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, enterprise zone accommodation at NETPark, and access to academic expertise and graduate recruitment.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
An award-winning offshore wind technology accelerator programme for UK start-ups and SMEs, providing technical expertise, business growth support and access to industry sponsors over 12 months.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Zero-equity funding for companies to integrate space data and technology into commercial services, with ESA consultant support and access to partner networks.
Amount
From £48,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
ESA Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) gives zero-equity funding, technical and business support to businesses developing services that use satellite communications, earth observation, satellite navigation or other space technologies. Its open calls take ideas at any time, and themed calls with closing dates open through the year.
Amount
Zero-equity funding from €60,000 to over €3 million per activity, depending on the type of call.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
A 12-week leadership development programme for senior leaders, business owners and managers of small and medium-sized businesses, covering leadership, innovation, digital adoption, marketing, employee engagement, operations and financial management.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Horizon Europe is the EU's key funding programme for research and innovation, with an indicative amount of EUR 93.5 billion for 2021-2027. Legal entities from the EU and associated countries can participate.
Amount
Indicative funding amount for 2021-2027 is EUR 93.5 billion (programme total, not per applicant)
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
A national seed investment fund that invests in, funds and supports early-stage businesses and spinouts in defence and security, engineering biology, fusion, knowledge assets, partner innovation and space. It also offers ongoing support such as leadership coaching, further funding strategy and executive recruitment.
Amount
From £100,000
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
ORE Catapult offers research, engineering, testing and validation, and supply chain growth services for offshore renewable energy technologies, working with UK companies. It is run by ORE Catapult for businesses in the offshore wind, wave and tidal sector.
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10