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 - CRISP26 - On-Line Innovation Support Meeting.
Find out about the latest Innovate UK Funding competitions below:
Eagle Labs Female Founder Accelerator - Over nine weeks of masterclasses, you’ll learn about marketing strategies, sales and negotiation, financial management and building a team. Plus, you’ll get access to one-to-one mentoring, accountability groups, in-person community networking and the ability to connect with a community of like-minded female founders. Application deadline: 12 June 2026.
ICURe Discover Sprint for Women Entrepreneurs - This intensive, 3-week programme supports women researchers and technicians to explore the commercial potential of their ideas through mentoring, customer discovery, startup training, and funded market validation activities. Application deadline: 1 June 2026.
Open Business Creators Startup Fund 2026 - The Startup Fund aims to support students and recent alumni founders building high‑potential businesses that are ready to grow, attract customers, and establish sustainable commercial traction. Application deadline: 12 June 2026.
ICURe Discover for Women Entrepreneurs - An 8-week, part-time online potential market exploration programme for women researchers and technicians, with up to £2,500 support for market discovery activities. Application deadline: 4 September 2026.
Innovation can help your organisation to become more competitive, increase sales and enter new markets. Here you can find out what support and funding is available to help you to innovate: Develop innovative ideas for organisations, products or services | Business Wales.