Contracts for Innovation: Cyber scale in critical sectors

One round of Contracts for Innovation, which has run 9 rounds in total and has 3 open now.

Funding

Up to £3,500,000

Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

Innovate UK offers up to £3.5 million for cyber security solutions. You can develop, demonstrate and commercialise your cyber security technology in real environments. The funding is for work within critical sector organisations. This is a rolling programme with no set deadline.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Must work within critical sector organisations

Regions

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 Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from Innovate UK

Organisations can apply for a share of up to £3.5 million inclusive of VAT, to develop, demonstrate and commercialise their cybersecurity solution in real end user environments within critical sector organisations.

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Last updated: 10 June 2026