Next Wave: Breakthrough Wave 1
Funding
£70,000 – £350,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 11 August 2026
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.
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 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
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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