National Materials Innovation Programme: CR&D Rd1
Funding
£500,000 – £1,000,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 28 October 2026
Innovate UK is offering up to £12 million for collaborative industrial research into advanced materials. Your project must focus on one of three high growth themes or one strategic opportunity theme. Grants range from £500,000 to £1,000,000. UK registered businesses based in England can apply. The deadline is 28 October 2026.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a UK registered business
- Project must be collaborative industrial research
- Must focus on advanced materials innovation in prioritised themes
This grant is for UK registered businesses in England working on advanced materials innovation. You must be able to collaborate with other businesses or research partners. It is not for sole traders or businesses outside England.
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Full details from Innovate UK
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £12 million for collaborative industrial research to speed the translation of advanced materials innovations in three prioritised high growth themes and one strategic opportunity theme.
Apply through Innovate UK's funding portal. This is a collaborative research and development competition, so you will need at least one business partner to apply with you. Check Innovate UK's website for the full application guidance and eligibility criteria.
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