Funding opportunity

Funding opportunity: Women in Innovation Awards 2025 to 2026

Women founders or co-founders with UK registered businesses at the late stage start-up phase can apply for a grant of up to £75,000 and bespoke business support, to further their ambitious growth plans.

Eligibility summary

This competition is open to single applicants.

You must be a woman founder or co-founder of a UK registered micro, small or medium sized enterprise that is a late stage start-up.

Your project must be aligned to one of the following growth sectors:

  • advanced manufacturing
  • digital and technologies
  • life sciences

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