International Digital Technical Standards Grant Scheme 2026-29: Improving Proficiency, Capacity and Participation
Funding
£2,500 – £40,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 7 September 2026
DSIT is offering grants to strengthen the UK's role in digital technical standards. The funding supports projects that teach standards in universities, inspire careers in standards work, and build links between academia and industry. Grants range from £2,500 to £40,000. You must apply by 7 September 2026. Projects must be based in England.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Project must relate to digital technical standards
- Must support standards teaching, career development, or academic-industry collaboration
This grant is for universities, academic institutions, and organisations working on digital technical standards in England. It suits those looking to embed standards teaching in higher education or build industry partnerships. It is not aimed at general businesses or charities without a link to digital standards or higher education.
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Full details from Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) invites applications for funding to strengthen the UK’s role in digital technical standards, which are essential to the economy and society and developed through global multistakeholder collaboration in organisations such as the European Telecommunication Standardization Institution (ETSI), Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The goal is to support innovative initiatives that embed standards teaching in higher education, inspire career interest, enhance academic–industry collaboration and strengthen the UK talent pipeline for participation in international standards development.
Applications are submitted to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Check the DSIT website for the application form and any guidance documents. The deadline is 7 September 2026.
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