Freight Innovation Fund Accelerator 2026

Innovate UK Business Connect
Closing in 12 days

Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Open until 1 June 2026

Overview

The Freight Innovation Fund Accelerator 2026 helps freight and logistics companies adopt new commercial solutions. It is funded by the Department for Transport and run by Innovate UK Business Connect. The programme fast-tracks ready-to-use technologies and solutions for freight challenges. You can apply if you work in freight, logistics, or transport in England. The deadline is 1 June 2026. The funding amount is not yet specified. This programme focuses on solutions that are already commercially ready, not early-stage research.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited company

Key requirements:

  • Must have commercially ready solutions
  • Must address freight and logistics challenges
Who is this for?

This grant is for businesses in the freight and logistics sector in England. You should apply if you have commercial-ready solutions that address freight challenges or if you are a logistics company looking to adopt new technologies. It is not for early-stage research projects.

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A DfT-funded programme fast-tracking the adoption of commercial ready solutions to address challenges in the UK’s freight and logistics sector.

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Last updated: 19 May 2026