Funding opportunity

Funding opportunity: Innovate UK Unlocking Potential Award 2023: begin

Innovators can apply for an award to make their business idea a reality. The award will include a grant for £5,000, a living allowance and tailored business support.

Eligibility summary

This competition is open to sole applicants only.

To be eligible you must:

  • identify with a community that is currently considered by Innovate UK as underrepresented in the innovation ecosystem
  • be a UK resident, carry out all project work in the UK, and exploit the results from or in the UK
  • be aged 18 and above on the date of competition close
  • be able to commit on average 15 hours per week to working on your funded project
  • not have received any Innovate UK award

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