Innovate UK Venture Builder Pilot Expression of Interest

Innovate UK is offering up to £150,000 to support new deep-tech spin-out companies. This pilot programme helps these businesses raise their first major investment. The funding ranges from £1,000 to £150,000. This is just the Expression of Interest stage, so there will be more steps later. The deadline for expressions of interest is 22 May 2026. The programme focuses on deep-tech companies, which means businesses working with advanced technologies like AI, robotics, or biotech. Only companies in England can apply.

This grant is for new deep-tech spin-out companies in England. You should be working with advanced technologies and looking to raise your first significant investment. It is not for established businesses or companies outside the deep-tech sector.

Innovate UK is funding up to £150,000 for a pilot Innovate UK Venture Builder Programme to support new deep-tech spin-outs and to help them in raising their first significant investment. This is the Expression of Interest stage of the competition.

This is the Expression of Interest stage of a two-stage process. You need to submit an expression of interest first. Full application details will follow if you are selected to proceed.