Investor Partnerships – ACT and Semiconductors

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST)
Closing in 42 days

Funding

£150,000 – £900,000

Location

England

Applications

Open until 14 October 2026

Overview

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.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited company

Key requirements:

  • Must be a UK registered SME
  • Must apply alongside private investment from a selected investor partner
  • Must be based in England
Who is this for?

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)

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Last updated: 2 September 2026