Innovate UK funding covers a wide range of sectors

You can apply to Innovate UK for funding in order to test the feasibility of your idea, research and develop it and demonstrate it in a prototype.

Innovate UK funding competitions cover the following industry sectors:

• emerging and enabling technologies
• infrastructure systems
• health and life sciences
• manufacturing and materials

There is also an open programme that is not sector based.

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Got a great idea you want to spark into life?

Want to turn your bright idea into a brilliant product? Design Council Spark is offering support and funding to help you take your idea and turn it into a smart product and brand. Up to 15 participants will join a 16-week support programme covering everything from product design and branding to business plans and receive £15,000 in funding. Each team will also be paired with a dedicated expert mentor to support their journey and have the chance to pitch for a share of £200,000 at the end of the programme.

Find out more information here >

Further funding opportunities

At any given time there is a raft of available funding for businesses, including that which can reduce your energy bills. Take a look at some of the funding currently on offer.

If you would like to discuss any funding requirements, please contact our business support team at [email protected] or call 01494 568941.