Digital Catapult: Digital Twin Industry Challenge Led Accelerator 2026
Funding
Up to £75,000
Deadline
27 October 2026
Location
England
Applications
Deadline: 27 October 2026
Overview
Successful UK SMEs receive up to £75,000 in Innovate UK grant funding to develop a digital twin solution for a real-world industry challenge. The nine-month programme pairs you with an Industry Challenge Owner, with regular mentoring and specialist support. Applications close on 27 October 2026 at 11:00pm.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a registered UK company
- Must carry out all project activity within the UK
- Must hold a UK business bank account
- Must be an SME with demonstrable technical expertise in one or more digital twin domains
- Must be eligible to receive up to £75,000 in grant funding alongside any applicable in-kind contributions or state aid requirements
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
The programme is open to UK-based SMEs with demonstrable technical expertise in one or more digital twin domains. You do not need extensive experience in Maritime, Aerospace or Defence. Applicants must be a registered UK company.
Regions
No published award history for Innovate UK Business Connect. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from Innovate UK Business Connect
Turn your technology into a digital twin solution for a real-world industry challenge, with up to £75,000 in Innovate UK grant funding to support its development.
Select one of the four Industry Challenges and use the Find out more and apply button on the page. You can email ukdigitaltwincentreteam@digicatapult.org.uk with any questions about the programme.
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