CfI: Advanced Connectivity Technologies (ACT) – Call 1

One round of Advanced Connectivity Technologies, which has run 3 rounds in total and has 2 open now.

Funding

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Location

UK-wide

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

Innovate UK is funding projects in advanced connectivity technologies. You can lead a project as a single legal entity. Subcontractors can be based in the UK or overseas if their work is necessary and justified. All subcontractors must meet procurement and security requirements. Contracts go to one legal entity only. The funding amount is not specified. There is no set deadline for applications.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited company

Key requirements:

  • Must be awarded to single legal entity
  • Subcontractors must meet procurement and security requirements
Who is this for?

This is for businesses and organisations that can lead advanced connectivity technology projects. You must be a single legal entity to receive the contract. You can work with subcontractors if needed.

No published award history for Innovate UK. Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from Innovate UK

To lead a project, you can:Subcontractors can be based in the UK or overseas, but their contribution must be necessary, justified, and meet procurement and security requirements.Contracts will be awarded to a single legal entity only.

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Last updated: 2 June 2026