About this funding
Innovate UK funding competitions are national innovation grants and loans open to UK registered businesses, including firms across the Liverpool City Region. Competitions run through the government's Innovation Funding Service on a rolling basis, covering fields from zero emission vehicles to quantum computing.
Amounts vary by competition: recent examples offer up to £20 million for late stage collaborative research and development, alongside innovation loans for SMEs with close to market projects.
Eligibility differs by competition; some require collaboration while others accept single applicants. Applications are made online through the Innovation Funding Service.
Who can apply
UK-registered businesses, including Liverpool City Region firms, undertaking innovation projects.
How to apply
- Search open competitions on the Innovation Funding Service
- Check eligibility and scope
- Register and submit an application
Questions people ask
- What is Innovate UK funding competitions?
- Innovate UK funding competitions is a innovation grants programme from Innovate UK open to Liverpool City Region businesses.
- Who can apply to Innovate UK funding competitions?
- UK-registered businesses, including Liverpool City Region firms, undertaking innovation projects.
- How much funding is available?
- Innovate UK funding competitions offers varies by competition.
- How do I apply to Innovate UK funding competitions?
- Follow the official programme page linked on this listing; eligibility and deadlines are set by the funder.
Eligibility, amounts and deadlines are set by the funder and change; always confirm on the official page before applying.