SME Technology Adoption Accelerator
Funding
Up to £999,000
Deadline
11 December 2026
Location
England
Applications
Deadline: 11 December 2026
Overview
BIST is funding a one-year pilot to help UK small and medium-sized businesses adopt digital technology. They are looking for a single delivery partner, or a consortium with one lead organisation, to run the programme in 2027/28. The contract is worth up to £999,000. Applications close on 11 December 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must apply as a single delivery partner or as a consortium with one accountable lead organisation
- Pilot must be delivered within FY 2027/28
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
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Start freeThis is for organisations that can design and deliver business support programmes, such as consultancies, industry bodies, or consortia with relevant experience. You must be able to act as the single accountable lead for the pilot. It is not for SMEs themselves, as this is a contract to deliver support rather than receive it.
Regions
Full details from Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
The Department for Business, Innovation, Science & Trade (BIST) is looking for a single delivery partner (or one consortium with a single accountable lead) to run a one‑year pilot in FY 2027/28 of a new package of digital adoption support for UK small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs).
Apply as a single organisation or as a consortium with one named lead. The deadline is 11 December 2026. Check the BIST procurement or grant portal for the full application pack and submission instructions.
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