DRIVE35 Scale-up Fund

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Overview

The DRIVE35 Scale-up Fund supports UK businesses of any size to grow and scale up. You can apply as a single business or work with partners. Your business must be registered in the UK to receive funding. If you are not UK registered, you must set up a UK business with UK staff before getting any money. The funding amount is not specified. There is no set deadline, so you can apply at any time. The fund is open to businesses in all sectors across the UK.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited company

Key requirements:

  • Must be UK registered business
  • Non-UK businesses must establish UK presence before funding
Who is this for?

This fund is for any UK registered business looking to scale up, regardless of size or sector. If your business is not UK registered, you can still apply but must set up a UK company with UK staff before receiving funding.

Full details

This competition is open to single applicants and collaborations.To lead a project your organisation must be a UK registered business of any size.Non-UK registered businesses may apply but must set up a UK registered business before any grant can be awarded. The UK registered business must deliver the project. You will not be able to start the project until the business is set up with UK staff in place.

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Last updated: 1 April 2026