Once you have successfully established a venture, to develop the commercialisation of your new product, process or service, you will want support to help grow sustainably.
The Innovate UK Innovation Hub offers advice and funding to grow and scale a business.
Business incubation centres
Business incubation centres provide support to early stage technology businesses and offer:
- funding
- facility access and technical support
- office space
- hands-on business support
- access to funding, investment, networking and collaboration opportunities
DeepTech Catalyst
The DeepTech Catalyst accelerates the commercialisation of deep tech innovations. It includes:
- DeepTech Catalyst Bio designed to support early-stage biotechnology companies achieve their commercial potential
- DeepTech Catalyst Health is an incubator programme for early-stage start-ups who are developing advanced health technologies
- DeepTech Catalyst Quantum enables early-stage companies to develop new products or services based on quantum technologies
European Space Agency (ESA)
The European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre UK is for start-ups developing technology for use in space or turning their ideas into profitable products and services using space technology.
The ESA Phi-Lab UK provides the funding and support to enable the commercialisation of disruptive and innovative technologies that promote space sustainability and sustainability on earth. Access support from world-leading technical and scientific expertise to business coaching and commercialisation.
Higgs Business Incubation Centre
The Higgs Business Incubation Centre is available to early stage high-tech companies seeking to grow their businesses in areas related to space, particle physics or another Science and Technology Facilities Council discipline.
The R&D Missions Accelerator Programme
The R&D missions accelerator programme is a multi-year initiative designed to fund the research and development of science, technology, and innovation solutions, aiming to accelerate the delivery of the UK government’s national missions.
The NHS fit for the Future programme offers funding for the progression of innovative technologies in priority areas for the NHS, starting with dementia diagnosis and progression.
Last updated: 14 July 2026