Investor Partnerships – ACT and Semiconductors

Funding

Up to £15,000,000

Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

Innovate UK is offering grant funding to UK registered SMEs. You must apply alongside private investment from a selected investor partner. Grants go up to £15,000,000. This funding focuses on advanced computing technologies and semiconductors. You must be based in England to apply.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited company

Key requirements:

  • Must be a UK registered SME
  • Must apply alongside a selected Innovate UK investor partner
  • Must be focused on advanced computing technologies or semiconductors
Who is this for?

This grant is for small and medium-sized businesses registered in the UK and based in England. You must be working in advanced computing technologies or semiconductors. You also need to be applying alongside one of Innovate UK's selected private investor partners.

Regions

No published award history for Innovate UK. Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from Innovate UK

UK registered SMEs can apply for grant funding alongside private investment from selected investor partners.

How to apply

You apply through Innovate UK alongside a selected investor partner. Check the Innovate UK website for the list of approved investor partners and their application process.

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Last updated: 2 September 2026