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.
Please see below the latest funding opportunities from Innovate UK:
Digital Catapult: Digital Twin Adoption Accelerator 2026 - The Digital Twin Adoption Accelerator Programme 2026 is a nine-month programme that supports partnerships between UK technology SMEs and industry adopters to accelerate the adoption of digital twin technologies. The closing date for applications is 6 September 2026.
UK Space Agency: Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LEO) Programme - Call 3 - The UK Space Agency is seeking to award funding of around £4 million to £25 million per project for proposals that will drive innovation in satellite communications and strengthen the UK’s position in the global constellation supply chain. The closing date for application is 7 September 2026.
Earthshot Prize Nominee Expression of Interest - Winners will receive £1 million to develop and scale their solutions. 15 finalists will also receive access to The Earthshot Fellowship programme. The closing date for Expressions of Interest is 9 September 2026.
Farming Futures R&D fund: Automation and Robotics Round 2 - UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £20 million to develop innovative solutions for automation and robotics in agriculture, horticulture and forestry. The closing date for applications is 30 September 2026.
European Space Agency: Environmental Crimes - This opportunity supports the development of space-based applications and services targeting environmental crimes. The closing date for applications is 25 June 2027.
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.