Innovate UK Grant Funding Competitions

Innovate UK have launched a number of funding competitions to help tackle industry challenges ranging from sustainable bio-based materials to aviation.

A selection of the current funding competitions are outlined below, the full list can be found on the Innovate UK website.

If you are interested in applying for an Innovate UK grant and require assistance, please talk to our Business Ready team on 02476 323121 or email businessready@uwsp.co.uk


Sustainable bio-based materials and manufacture: feasibility study

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2 million for feasibility studies to develop and improve sustainable biomanufacturing in the UK.

  • Competition opens: Wednesday 7 December 2022
  • Competition closes: Wednesday 1 February 2023 11:00am

Creative Catalyst 2023

UK registered micro and small businesses in the creative industries sector, can apply for funding up to £50,000 with a package of support to grow their business.

  • Competition opens: Monday 5 December 2022
  • Competition closes: Wednesday 15 February 2023 11:00am

SBRI: Net Zero heat and power upgrades for demand reduction phase 1

Organisations can apply for a share of up to £5 million to develop data driven approaches for upgrading portfolios of buildings. This will accelerate the shift to a net zero economy and reduce carbon emissions, heat usage and energy demands.

  • Competition opens: Monday 28 November 2022
  • Competition closes: Wednesday 11 January 2023 11:00am

Future flight: closing the skills gaps

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £500,000 to develop upskilling initiatives that tackle the immediate skills gaps of the UK aviation industry.

  • Competition opens: Monday 21 November 2022
  • Competition closes: Wednesday 1 February 2023 11:00am

Knowledge transfer partnerships (KTP): 2022 to 2023 Round 5

UK registered academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults can apply for a share of up to £9 million to fund innovation projects with businesses or not for profits.

  • Competition opens: Monday 21 November 2022
  • Competition closes: Wednesday 25 January 2023 11:00am