Innovate UK Venture Builder Pilot Expression of Interest

Innovate UK
Ongoing

Funding

Up to £3,750,000

Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

Innovate UK is funding up to £150,000 for a pilot Venture Builder Programme. This programme will support new deep-tech spin-outs. It helps them raise their first significant investment. The total funding available is up to £3.75 million. This is the Expression of Interest stage. You need to submit an expression of interest before making a full application. The programme focuses on deep-tech companies that are spinning out from research. No specific deadline is mentioned, suggesting this may be rolling.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited company

Key requirements:

  • Must be a deep-tech spin-out
  • Must be seeking first significant investment
  • Must complete Expression of Interest stage first
Who is this for?

This grant is for new deep-tech spin-out companies in England. You should be a company that has spun out from research and is looking to raise your first significant investment. It is specifically for deep-tech businesses, not general startups.

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Full details from Innovate UK

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.

How to apply

This is the Expression of Interest stage of the competition. You must submit an expression of interest first. A full application process will follow for successful applicants.

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Last updated: 19 May 2026