UK Research and Innovation

Our vision: an outstanding research and innovation system giving everyone the opportunity to contribute and benefit, enriching all our lives.

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News

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OCTAVE study shows real-world vaccine response in at risk patients

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Innovate UK invests £13 million in transformative technologies

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Smart watches could detect Parkinson’s before symptoms appear

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Next generation satellites improve weather forecasting

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Improving sustainability in medical research and practice

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Who we are

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the national funding agency investing in science and research in the UK, bringing together the seven research councils, Innovate UK and Research England.

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Funding opportunities

Expression of interest: ATI Programme strategic batch July 2023

The ATI Programme funds industrial research and investment aid for research infrastructures to make the UK civil aerospace sector more competitive.

Opportunity status:: Upcoming
Funders:: Innovate UK
Co-funders:: Department for Business and Trade, Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI)
Funding type:: Grant
Total fund:: £685,000,000
Publication date:: 7 July 2023
Opening date:: 17 July 2023 9:30am UK time
Closing date:: 22 August 2023 11:00am UK time

APC24: industrialising net zero automotive technology

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £20 million for late stage research and development projects that help accelerate the UK towards a net zero automotive future.

Opportunity status:: Open
Funders:: Innovate UK
Co-funders:: The Advanced Propulsion Centre
Funding type:: Grant
Total fund:: £20,000,000
Publication date:: 6 July 2023
Opening date:: 3 July 2023 9:30am UK time
Closing date:: 20 September 2023 11:00am UK time

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