ACTASAP Pilot Phase 1

Innovate UK Business Connect
Closing in 27 days

Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Open until 28 July 2026

Overview

ACTASAP is an accelerator programme that helps academic research reach the market. UK registered academic institutions can apply for up to £32,000 each. The programme supports academics who want to turn their research into commercial products or services. This is the first pilot phase of the programme. The deadline is 28 July 2026. You must be a UK registered academic institution to apply. The funding is provided by Innovate UK Business Connect.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Must be UK registered academic institution
Who is this for?

This grant is for UK registered academic institutions such as universities and research institutes. You need to have academic research that could be turned into commercial products or services. It is not for businesses or individual researchers outside of academic institutions.

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Full details from Innovate UK Business Connect

UK registered academic institutions can apply for up to £32,000 each to take part in ACTASAP, an accelerator to bring academic research to market.

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Last updated: 1 July 2026