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Innovate UK have a wide range of funding opportunities open to Welsh business to innovate and invest in Research, Development and Innovation.
The Welsh Government Innovation team can help you to access this funding and further support your business: Business Wales Events Finder - CRISP24 - On-Line Innovation Support Meeting (business-events.org.uk)
Smart grants
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game-changing and commercially viable research and development innovations that can significantly impact the UK economy. Closing date: 23 October 2024 at 11am. Find out more and apply.
Innovation loans future economy: round 16
UK registered businesses can apply for loans for innovative projects with strong commercial potential to significantly improve the UK economy. Closing date: 28 August 2024 at 11am. Find out more and apply.
Investor Partnerships: SME round 8
UK registered SMEs can apply for grant funding alongside private investment from selected investor partners. Closing date: 14 August 2024 at 11am. Find out more and apply.
BridgeAI supply chain demonstrator
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2 million in grant funding to deliver artificial intelligence (AI) demonstrator projects. Closing date 21 August 2024 at 11am. Find out more and apply.
Launchpad: marine and maritime in the Great South West: round 2
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £3 million for business led projects that grow their innovation activities in the marine and maritime cluster in the Great South West. Closing date: 16 October 2024 at 11am. Find out more and apply.
Europe quantum technology 2024
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £3 million for quantum research and innovation activities. Closing date: 28 August 2024 at 11am. Find out more and apply.
Eureka collaborative R&D Eurostars: round 7
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2.5 million for collaborative research and development (R&D) in partnership with organisations from participating Eurostars countries. Closing date: 12 September 2024 at 11am Find out more and apply.
Knowledge transfer partnerships: 2024 to 2025 round 3
UK registered academic institutions, research and technology organisations (RTOs) or Catapults can apply for a share of up to £9 million to fund innovation projects with businesses or not for profits. Closing date: 25 September 2024 at 11am. Find out more and apply.