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International Digital Technical Standards Grant Scheme 2026-29: Improving Proficiency, Capacity and Participation
Funding
£2,500 – £40,000
Deadline
7 September 2026
Location
England
Applications
Applications closed
Overview
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.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Project must relate to digital technical standards
- Must support standards teaching, career development, or academic-industry collaboration
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
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.
Regions
Awards published
30,043
Typical award
£62,476
Most awards
£25,530 to £143,021
Most funded region
London
53 awards in 2025, down from 6,337 the year before.
Recent awards include University of Manchester (£160,000, 2025), University of Sheffield (£160,000, 2025) and University of Wolverhampton (£160,000, 2025).
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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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