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National PET Imaging Platform: Data Platform

Apply for funding to host the Data Platform for the National PET Imaging Platform (NPIP), a UK Research and Innovation Infrastructure Fund investment.

You must be a member of the consortium bid developed and approved by NPIP and based at a UK research organisation eligible for MRC funding.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Medical Research Council (MRC), Innovate UK
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£4,700,000
Maximum award:
£4,700,000
Publication date:
16 March 2026
Opening date:
Closing date:

Growth cohorts: next generation low carbon concrete cohort entry

UK registered businesses can apply to join a cohort of ambitious businesses.

These businesses will develop solutions to decarbonise concrete and access funding and sector-specific support, to develop and deliver innovation and growth plans.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Innovate UK
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£11,500,000
Publication date:
20 April 2026
Opening date:
Closing date:

National Materials Innovation Programme: Feasibility studies Round 2

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million for feasibility studies. These studies aim to speed the translation of advanced materials innovations in three prioritised high growth themes and one strategic opportunity theme.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Innovate UK
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£2,000,000
Publication date:
5 May 2026
Opening date:
Closing date:

Battery Innovation Programme: battery skills initiatives

UK registered organisations can apply for up to £3.7 million to establish or scale regional skills initiatives for battery manufacturing and its supply chain. This funding is provided through the Battery Innovation Programme.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Innovate UK
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£3,700,000
Publication date:
7 May 2026
Opening date:
Closing date:

Contracts for Innovation: FOAK26

Organisations can apply for a share of £4.3 million, inclusive of VAT, across eight themes to develop a prototype, conduct field testing and demonstrate their solution.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Innovate UK
Co-funders:
Department for Transport (DfT)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£4,300,000
Publication date:
12 May 2026
Opening date:
Closing date:

Defra Farming Innovation Investor Partnership 2026

UK registered micro, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for a share of up to £5 million to develop innovative farming solutions. This must align with private investment from selected investor partners.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Innovate UK
Co-funders:
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) 
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£5,000,000
Publication date:
13 May 2026
Opening date:
Closing date:

Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund (CKAF) autumn

UK registered government research organisations can apply for grants from £50,000 up to £250,000 to move viable public sector knowledge assets towards commercial readiness. This funding is provided by the Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT).

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Innovate UK
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£1,400,000
Award range:
£50,000 - £250,000
Publication date:
1 June 2026
Opening date:
Closing date:

Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP): 2026 to 2027 round 2

UK registered academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults can apply for a share of up to £10 million to fund innovation projects with businesses.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Innovate UK
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£10,000,000
Publication date:
21 May 2026
Opening date:
Closing date:

Accelerated Knowledge Transfer Partnerships 6 (AKT 6)

UK registered academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults can apply for a share of up to £2.5 million to fund innovation projects with businesses.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Innovate UK
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£2,500,000
Publication date:
21 May 2026
Opening date:
Closing date:

Accelerated Knowledge Transfer Partnerships 6 (AKT 6)

UK registered academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults can apply for a share of up to £2.5 million to fund innovation projects with businesses.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Innovate UK
Funding type:
Other
Total fund:
£2,500,000
Publication date:
28 May 2026
Opening date:
Closing date:

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