This funding round has closed.

Advanced Wireless Technology Grant Fund

Ambition North Wales / Uchelgais Gogledd Cymru

Applications closed

Funding: £20,000 – £2,000,000
Deadline: 19 October 2026
Location: North Wales
Applications: Applications closed

Overview

The Advanced Wireless Technology Grant Fund helps organisations in North Wales upgrade or improve their use of advanced wireless systems. That includes 5G, which is a major focus, as well as the Internet of Things, Wi-Fi and satellite communications. The aim is stronger communities, more innovative businesses and a more resilient economy.

The fund is for public and private sector organisations based in North Wales, with projects delivered in the region: Isle of Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd and Wrexham. Up to £18.8 million of capital funding is available between 2026 and 2030.

The grant pays for the implementation stage only. It does not cover running costs. After implementation, successful applicants must operate the solution for at least three years, keep evaluating its impact and report on the benefits. You will need to provide at least 50% match funding. Your project must also create new jobs and bring economic, social and/or environmental benefits, such as productivity gains, efficiencies, cost savings and welfare improvements.

This is the full application stage. The closing date is 19 October 2026 at 10:00am. The main caveat is that you can only apply if Ambition North Wales has already approved your Expression of Interest and invited you to submit a full application. If you have not been through that step, the next Expression of Interest window opens in January 2027.

Grant funding must be spent by March 2030. Costs incurred before formal grant approval will not be eligible.

Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/advanced-wireless-technology-grant-scheme-full-application---ambition-north-wales-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

Expression of Interest must already be approved by Ambition North Wales
Applicant must be based in North Wales and the project must take place there
At least 50% match funding is required
Funding covers the implementation stage only, not operation
Solution must be operated for at least three years after implementation, with evaluation and benefit reporting
Grant funding must be spent by March 2030
Costs incurred before formal grant approval are not eligible

You must be a public or private sector organisation based in North Wales, and your project must take place in the region. That means Isle of Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd or Wrexham. You must already have had an Expression of Interest approved by Ambition North Wales. You must be able to provide at least 50% match funding and generate new jobs and wider benefits. Costs that are not capital, that fall outside the scheme's scope, or that were incurred before formal grant approval are not eligible.

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Who is this for?

Public and private sector organisations in North Wales that have an approved Expression of Interest and want to upgrade their wireless connectivity, such as 5G, IoT, Wi-Fi or satellite systems.

Sectors

Information & Communication

Regions

Wales

Full details from Ambition North Wales / Uchelgais Gogledd Cymru

The Advanced Wireless Grant Scheme offers support to organisations operating in North Wales to upgrade or enhance their wireless connectivity systems to improve productivity and efficiency. Mae’r Cynllun Grant Technoleg Di-Wifr Uwch yn cynnig cefnogaeth i sefydliadau sy’n gweithredu yng Ngogledd Cymru i uwchraddio eu systemau di-wifr uwch i wella cynhyrchiant ac effeithiolrwydd.

How to apply

Complete the application form on Find a Grant. You must also submit the Project Details and Benefits Spreadsheet in Excel format, covering your delivery plan, risk register, costs and benefits. You can optionally attach a PDF with a schematic of your proposed solution or other supporting information.

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