Innovate UK

As the UK's innovation agency, we back the nation's most promising deep tech businesses in the UK’s priority sectors: providing the funding, expert support and connections that help them start, scale and stay in the UK. If you're an innovative business ready to scale, we're ready to back you.

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Velocity: long-term support for innovative businesses

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News

22 October 2026

£12.8 million to connect the UK’s materials ecosystem

16 October 2026

UKRI backs quantum breakthroughs supported by training

8 October 2026

Ofgem SIF backs solutions for Britain’s biggest energy challenges

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Funding opportunities

Healthy soils and water for a sustainable environment

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £28 million for soil, water and environmental management.

This funding is from Farming Futures Research and Development Fund.

Opportunity status:: Upcoming
Funders:: Innovate UK
Co-funders:: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
Funding type:: Grant
Total fund:: £28,000,000
Publication date:: 27 October 2026
Opening date:: 19 November 2026 9:00am UK time
Closing date:: 28 January 2027 11:00am UK time

Knowledge Transfer Partnership: 2026 to 2027 round 4

UK registered academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults can apply for a share of up to £12.5 million to fund innovation projects with businesses.

Opportunity status:: Open
Funders:: Innovate UK
Funding type:: Other
Publication date:: 21 October 2026
Opening date:: 19 October 2026 9:30am UK time
Closing date:: 27 January 2027 11:00am UK time

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Swindon,
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