National Materials Innovation Programme: Feasibility studies Rd 2

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Funding

£50,000 – £100,000

Location

England

Applications

Open until 24 June 2026

Overview

UK registered businesses can apply for funding to carry out feasibility studies on advanced materials innovations. You can get between £50,000 and £100,000 for your project. The total pot is £2 million, shared between all successful applicants. Your study must focus on advanced materials in high growth areas or strategic opportunities. The deadline is 24 June 2026. This is Round 2 of the National Materials Innovation Programme. You must be a UK registered business to apply.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited company

Key requirements:

  • Must be UK registered business
  • Must focus on advanced materials innovations
  • Must address high growth themes or strategic opportunities
Who is this for?

This grant is for UK registered businesses working on advanced materials innovations. You need to focus on high growth themes or strategic opportunities in materials science. The grant is not for individuals, charities, or overseas companies.

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Full details from Innovate UK

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million for feasibility studies. These studies aim to speed the translation of advanced materials innovations in three prioritised high growth themes and one strategic opportunity theme.

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Last updated: 13 May 2026