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Next Wave: Breakthrough Wave 1
Funding
£70,000 – £350,000
Deadline
11 August 2026
Location
England
Applications
Applications closed
Overview
Innovate UK is offering up to £10 million for industrial research projects in England. Your project must explore Createch innovation, which means creative technology that aligns with the UK industrial strategy. You can apply for between £70,000 and £350,000. The deadline to apply is 11 August 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a UK registered business
- Project must focus on Createch innovation aligned with UK industrial strategy
- Project must be industrial research
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This grant is for UK registered businesses based in England working on creative technology research projects. Your project must align with the UK industrial strategy. It is not open to businesses outside England.
Regions
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Full details from Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £10 million for industrial research projects to explore industrial strategy aligned Createch innovation. This funding is from Innovate UK.
You apply through Innovate UK. Check the Innovate UK Funding Service for the application portal and any required steps before submitting.
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