Business grants in United Kingdom
343 active grants across technology, manufacturing, hospitality, and more.
Grant landscape in United Kingdom
The United Kingdom offers one of Europe's most extensive business grant ecosystems. Through Innovate UK, the British Business Bank, and devolved government programmes in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, UK businesses can access non-repayable grants, soft loans, and tax credits for innovation, digital transformation, export development, and sustainability. The UK's R&D tax relief scheme allows companies to claim up to 33% of qualifying R&D expenditure.
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343 verified funding opportunities
Applications open for Innovate UK Accelerator Programmes Supporting SMEs (UK)
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Innovate UK is inviting experienced providers to design and deliver end-to-end accelerator programmes for innovative UK-registered SMEs, with a strong focus on biomedical, health, and life sciences innovation. Selected providers will deliver structured, high-quality …
Apply for Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships (UK)
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The Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships provide major long-term funding to UK universities to deliver high-quality, interdisciplinary doctoral training in priority research areas. The scheme supports multiple PhD cohorts, widening participation, international doctoral candidates, …
CFAs: Biomedical Catalyst Accelerator Programme for UK SMEs
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Innovate UK is inviting experienced providers to deliver high-quality accelerator programmes for innovative UK-registered micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. The competition focuses on biomedical, health, and life sciences innovation, supporting 10–15 SMEs per …
Naturewatch Foundation Pet Rescue Grant for Animals Affected by Illegal Pet Trade (UK)
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The Naturewatch Foundation Pet Rescue Grant provides targeted funding to UK-based animal welfare organisations rescuing and rehabilitating dogs, cats, and rabbits affected by the illegal pet trade. The grant supports practical, frontline interventions that improve animal …
Small Grants for Heritage, Maritime, and Public Sector Projects
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The Lloyd’s Register Foundation Small Grants Scheme provides funding of up to £10,000 to support partnership-building, pilot projects, and proof-of-concept initiatives across the heritage, maritime, and public sectors. The scheme prioritizes early-stage ideas …
The Magdalen Hospital Trust: Grants for UK Charities Helping Vulnerable Young People
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The Magdalen Hospital Trust provides small grants to UK-based charities and CIOs supporting vulnerable children and young adults at risk of sexual exploitation and related harm. Funding prioritizes practical, project-based interventions that strengthen safeguarding, wellbeing, …
Call for Applications: Research Project Grant Program (UK)
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The Leverhulme Trust Research Project Grant Programme provides flexible funding for innovative, original research projects led by researchers based at eligible UK institutions. With awards of up to £500,000 for projects lasting up to five years, the scheme prioritises strong …
Submissions open for Beacon Projects
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The Nocturne is inviting artists from around the world to propose temporary public artworks for its 2026 night-time art festival, taking place on October 17, 2026. Centered on the theme Embodied City, the program supports site-specific, sensory, and participatory works that …
High Sheriff of Gloucestershire Grants Programme Supports Young People (UK)
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The High Sheriff of Gloucestershire Grants Programme provides funding to support initiatives that help young people build confidence, develop skills, and avoid crime and anti-social behaviour. With grants of up to £2,500, the programme prioritises community-led projects that …
Call for Applications: Youth Climate Justice Fund 2026
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The Youth Climate Justice Fund (YCJF) 2026 Grant Round supports youth-led groups advancing climate justice and socio-environmental action through community power and equitable leadership. Grants of up to USD 20,000 for local groups and USD 40,000 for national groups are …
Apply for Digital Twin Academic R and D Accelerator Program (UK)
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The Digital Catapult Digital Twin Programme supports UK-based researchers and organisations to develop secure, scalable, and operational digital twin solutions with real-world impact. The programme offers up to £225,000 in funding, expert technical support, and access to the …
Nominations open for Wilkes Climate Innovation Prize
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The Wilkes Climate Innovation Prize provides $250,000 USD in non-dilutive funding to accelerate high-impact solutions addressing critical challenges in climate, energy, and economic systems. The prize targets early-stage, high-uncertainty innovations that lack conventional …
Community Grants Programme: Funding Education, Employment and Wellbeing (UK)
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The East End Community Foundation Community Grants Programme provides funding to grassroots and local organisations delivering projects that improve education, employment prospects, and wellbeing in Tower Hamlets. With grants ranging from £500 to £10,000 for projects lasting …
CFAs: Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists Grant Program
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Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists (YLACES) is a grant program supporting educators and organizations to empower young people to conduct meaningful, youth-led environmental research. The program removes barriers such as lack of equipment, mentoring, and …
Call for Applications: Sea-Changers Innovation Fund in United Kingdom
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The Sea-Changers Innovation Fund supports innovative projects that address marine conservation threats across the UK. Grants fund creative research, direct conservation actions, species protection, and community engagement initiatives. Awards range up to £10,000, …
Request for Proposals: Mentored Investigator Grant 2027
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The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) 2027 Mentored Investigator Grant supports early-career researchers advancing ovarian cancer and related gynecologic cancer research. Grants provide up to $100,000 USD over one or two years to support laboratory, clinical, …
Request for Proposals: The Thomas Devlin Fund (UK)
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The Thomas Devlin Fund offers grants of up to £1,750 for young people aged 15–19 pursuing creative arts, performing arts, or music. The bursary supports innovative developmental opportunities, prioritizes applicants with financial need, and requires a supporting …
Call for Nominations: Next Startupper Award
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The Next Startupper Award recognizes student entrepreneurs developing innovative, technology-oriented startups with measurable social or environmental impact. Finalists gain visibility and access to VivaTech in Paris, while the Grand Winner receives €5,000 in funding and a …
American Express Leadership Academy Programme
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The American Express Leadership Academy is designed to strengthen leadership capacity in the nonprofit sector. Participants develop skills in resilience, storytelling, and influence through experiential, hands-on learning, peer collaboration, and mentorship. The program …
Request for Proposals: Photo Book Grant Program
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The Hasselblad Foundation is inviting applications for its 2026 Photo Book Grant Program, supporting the development and publication of high-quality photographic books. The program prioritizes innovative design, social engagement, environmental sustainability, and …
Key funding bodies
Official agencies and institutions that administer grants in United Kingdom
The UK's innovation agency, funding R&D and technology projects across all sectors.
Government-owned business development bank offering loans, guarantees, and equity finance.
UK Research and Innovation — the umbrella body for seven research councils plus Innovate UK.
Programme supporting SME manufacturers to adopt industrial digital technologies.