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National schemes continued

Open to businesses across England or the UK, including York.

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Transport Research and Innovation Grants (TRIG)

Department for Transport

Fully funded proof-of-concept grants for innovative ideas that improve the transport system, typically taking an idea from TRL 2 to TRL 4. Open to SMEs, universities and large businesses with a UK registered office.

Amount: Fully funded (up to 100% funding); the text gives no cash amount.
Deadline: Applications for TRIG 2026 have now closed. The competition opens again in 2027.
Area: United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10

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IP Advance Grant Funding

Innovate UK Business Growth

Grant of 100% of eligible costs, up to £15,000, for businesses on Innovate UK Business Growth advisory support to access Catapults and RTOs for innovation and growth. Also covers an IP Audit scheme where the business pays a share.

Amount: Up to £15,000
Area: EnglandLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10

ClosedAcceleratorUK-wide

UK Space Agency Accelerator - Geo

UK Space Agency

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 KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10

ClosedAcceleratorUK-wide

UK Space Agency Accelerator - Leo

UK Space Agency

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 KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10

ClosedCompetitionUK-wide

Rising Stars

Tech Nation

Tech Nation's pitch competition for early-stage tech startups incorporated 1-3 years ago with seed to pre-Series A funding, headquartered in the UK.

Deadline: Rising Stars is now closed for applications but you can pre-register your interest for Rising Stars 2025.
Area: United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10

ClosedGrantUK-wide

Feasibility Studies

Advanced Propulsion Centre UK

Funding to validate the business and investment case for manufacturing projects at pilot, demonstration or full industrial scale.

Deadline: Applications closed
Area: United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 6 out of 10

ClosedGrantUK-wide

Mobilise

Advanced Propulsion Centre UK

Early-stage R&D funding and mentoring for SMEs, start-ups, spinouts and mature organisations to develop investment and market-ready technology.

Deadline: Applications closed
Area: United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 6 out of 10

ClosedSupport programme

Innovate UK Scaleup Programme

Innovate UK

A programme that helps the highest potential businesses realise their ambitions, linked from the Innovate UK Business Growth page.