Investor Partnerships – ACT and Semiconductors
Funding
£150,000 – £900,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 14 October 2026
UK registered SMEs in England can apply for grant funding alongside private investment from selected investor partners. Grants range from £150,000 to £900,000. The deadline to apply is 14 October 2026. This grant is linked to the Advanced Computing Technologies (ACT) and semiconductors sectors.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a UK registered SME
- Must apply alongside private investment from a selected investor partner
- Must be based in England
This grant is for UK registered SMEs based in England working in advanced computing technologies or semiconductors. You must apply alongside private investment from one of the selected investor partners. It is not open to large businesses or organisations outside England.
Regions
Full details from Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST)
UK registered SMEs can apply for grant funding alongside private investment from selected investor partners.
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