National Materials Innovation Programme: Feasibility studies Round 2

Innovate UK
Ongoing

Funding

Up to £2,000,000

Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million for feasibility studies. The studies focus on advanced materials innovations in high growth themes. This is Round 2 of the National Materials Innovation Programme. The funding helps speed up the translation of materials innovations into commercial applications. You need to be a UK registered business to apply. The deadline is rolling, so you can apply at any time. Individual grant amounts are not specified but come from a total pot of £2 million.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited company

Key requirements:

  • Must be UK registered business
  • Must focus on advanced materials innovations
Who is this for?

This grant is for UK registered businesses working on advanced materials innovations. You need to be developing materials that fit into the programme's high growth themes. It is not for individuals, charities, or unregistered businesses.

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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: 19 May 2026