National Materials Innovation Programme: Feasibility studies Rd 2

One round of National Materials Innovation Programme: Feasibility studies, which has run 2 rounds in total and has 2 open now.

Funding

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Location

UK-wide

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

The National Materials Innovation Programme offers funding for feasibility studies in Round 2. This is run by Innovate UK and covers the whole of the UK. The grant helps businesses explore new materials innovations before committing to full development. You can use the money to test whether your materials idea could work commercially. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There is no set deadline as applications appear to be rolling. This programme focuses specifically on materials innovation and development. You will need to show how your feasibility study could lead to future innovation.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited company

Key requirements:

  • Must be materials innovation focused
  • Must be feasibility study stage
Who is this for?

This grant is for businesses and researchers working on materials innovation. You should apply if you have an early-stage materials idea that needs testing before full development. The programme is open across the UK but specific eligibility criteria are not detailed.

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 Some funders do not publish their grants data.

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National Materials Innovation Programme: Feasibility studies Rd 2

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Last updated: 24 June 2026