Investor Partnerships - National Materials Innovation Programme 1
Funding
£35,000 – £900,000
Deadline
19 January 2027
Location
England
Applications
Deadline: 19 January 2027
Overview
UK registered small and medium-sized businesses can apply for grant funding through this Innovate UK programme. The grant comes alongside private investment from selected investor partners. Funding ranges from £35,000 to £900,000 per application. The deadline to apply is 19 January 2027.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a UK registered SME
- Must apply alongside private investment from a selected Innovate UK investor partner
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
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Start freeThis grant is for small and medium-sized businesses registered in the UK working in materials innovation. You must apply alongside a private investment from one of Innovate UK's selected investor partners. It is not for large companies, charities, or organisations working outside the materials sector.
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UK registered SMEs can apply for grant funding alongside private investment from selected investor partners.
Apply through the Innovate UK funding service alongside a selected investor partner. Your application must be linked to one of the investor partners chosen by Innovate UK. Check the Innovate UK website for the list of eligible investor partners and application steps.
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