Innovate UK Business Connect Grants
Innovate UK Business Connect is the network arm of Innovate UK rather than a separate funder. Competitions listed under its name are usually the same competitions Innovate UK runs, published through the network that promotes them, so check the Innovate UK listing before you apply twice. Its own value is in brokering project partners and running events.
Innovate UK Business Connect has 21 open funds listed here, 6 of which accept applications all year.
Checked daily. Last updated 5 August 2026.
No published award history for Innovate UK Business Connect. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
What Innovate UK Business Connect funds
Counted across the 21 open funds on this page.
Always open
No closing date, so you can apply whenever you are ready.
European Space Agency - The Arctic Region: Environmental and Economic Resilience
Innovate UK Business Connect
This grant supports the development of space-enabled services for environmental protection and climate resilience in the Arctic region. The funding comes from Innovate UK Business Connect in partnersh
New standard for construction SMEs: PAS 1958
Innovate UK Business Connect
This grant supports construction SMEs to adopt PAS 1958, a new industry standard. The funding is provided by Innovate UK Business Connect. It is specifically for small and medium construction business
UK Space Agency: Navigation Innovation and Support Programme (NAVISP) - open calls
Innovate UK Business Connect
The Navigation Innovation and Support Programme provides funding for businesses working in Position, Navigation and Timing technology. The money comes from the European Space Agency with UK Space Agen
European Space Agency: Connectivity and Secure Communications (ARTES)
Innovate UK Business Connect
ARTES is the European Space Agency's main programme for developing satellite communications technology. It helps transform space investment into successful products and services. The programme focuses
NHS Cancer Programme - Innovation Open Call 4
Innovate UK Business Connect
This grant funds innovations that help the NHS meet cancer waiting times. It also supports innovations for earlier cancer detection and diagnosis. The funding focuses on improving productivity in canc
European Space Agency Open Call For Proposals: Proof-of-concept Studies and Pilot Projects
Innovate UK Business Connect
This is an always-open funding opportunity for UK businesses to develop space-enabled applications or services. You can apply for any industry, market or topic that uses space technology. UK applicant
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Global Incubator Programme - Video Gaming, Canada (Montreal)
Innovate UK Business Connect
Innovate UK Business Connect is looking for up to 8 video gaming companies to join a Global Incubator Programme. The programme runs in partnership with La Piscine, an innovation centre for creative in
See all 3 rounds of Global Incubator ProgrammeICURe Discover Sprint September 2026
Innovate UK Business Connect
ICURe Discover Sprint is an intensive programme to help researchers explore if their ideas could become commercial products. It runs in September 2026 and helps you understand market potential. The pr
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Create free accountICURe Discover for Women Entrepreneurs - September 2026
Innovate UK Business Connect
ICURe Discover for Women Entrepreneurs offers up to £2,500 to support market discovery activities. This is an 8-week, part-time online programme for women researchers and technicians. You will explore
Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Electric Power
Innovate UK Business Connect
This strand of the Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure programme funds development and build of 100% battery electric vessels. It also covers charging infrastructure and shore power systems. The
See all 3 rounds of Zero Emission Vessels and InfrastructureFuture Leaders Fellowships: Round 11, business and non-academic
Innovate UK Business Connect
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £110 million for ambitious research and innovation projects. This funding comes from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The money is specific
See all 2 rounds of Future Leaders FellowshipsProgrammes Innovate UK Business Connect runs in rounds
Miss one round of these and there is another.
Where this funding goes
Frequently asked questions about Innovate UK Business Connect funding
How many Innovate UK Business Connect grants are open right now?+
21 grants from Innovate UK Business Connect are open on GrantMatch today, of which 6 have no fixed deadline. The list is checked daily.
When is the next Innovate UK Business Connect deadline?+
The nearest deadline is 14 August 2026, and the furthest is 5 November 2026. Always check the funder's own page for the final date before applying.
How do I apply for Innovate UK Business Connect funding?+
Each grant on this page links to the Innovate UK Business Connect application page for that fund. Read the funder's own eligibility criteria before you start, since terms differ between funds.