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Secure the funding you need to innovate and grow your business with our round-up of the best grant opportunities coming up this month. Our curated selection of the latest funding schemes includes grant opportunities for charity initiatives, collaborative projects, SMEs, and emerging tech start-ups.
UK-Singapore Collaborative R&D 2024
Funding for collaborative projects between businesses in the UK and Singapore.
What is it? The UK-Singapore Collaborative R&D 2024 fund is a joint initiative between Innovate UK and Enterprise Singapore to support collaborative research and development (R&D) projects between businesses in the UK and Singapore.
Who is it for? To be eligible for the UK-Singapore Collaborative R&D 2024 fund, you must be a UK registered business collaborating with at least one Singapore registered business.
Deadline: 28/08/2024
Europe Quantum Technology CR&D 2024
Funding for collaborative research projects between UK and EU organisations in the quantum technology field.
What is it? Europe Quantum Technology CR&D 2024 is a UK government initiative aimed at fostering collaboration between UK and EU organisations in the field of quantum technology research and development. The fund supports research and innovation activities that accelerate the development of quantum technologies and address technological and market barriers.
Who is it for? UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £3 million for quantum research and innovation activities. You must collaborate with at least one organisation from an EU Member State and may include other international organisations.
Deadline: 28/08/2024
Early-capital and Pre-seed accelerator fund
What is it? Woodbourne Ventures is an early-capital and pre-seed accelerator fund enabling entrepreneurs to build breakthrough businesses. The programme aims to give founders a platform to grow through the first stage of business development and then raise the necessary later-stage capital.
Who is it for? Woodbourne are particularly enthusiastic about supporting life science and technology companies that embrace innovative thinking, sustainability, and are committed to building platforms that bring meaningful improvements to the world.
Deadline: Open
Investment for Purpose-Led British Product Businesses
What is it? The British Design Fund supports, mentors and invests in well-designed, purpose-led product businesses. Supporting enterprise and innovation in the UK, the Fund works with entrepreneurs to scale their products, accelerate growth and build long term value, both for investors and business owners. Maximum award £200,000.
Who is it for? Purpose-led British Product Businesses. Must be SEIS or EIS eligible with a well-designed product that solves a clearly defined problem.
Deadline: Open
Investments for early-stage technology companies.
What is it? The Firstminute Capital Fund was established to support investment into early-stage technology companies. It offers seed stage investments for businesses across the UK, Europe, and US.
Who is it for? Early-stage start-ups and tech-focused businesses.
Deadline: Open
Grants for UK-based Charities and International research projects.
What is it? The Sir Halley Stewart Trust is a grant-giving charity that supports innovative projects in the medical, social, and religious sectors. All Trust grants must fall under one or both of the following categories: ‘innovative research projects’ or ‘pioneering development projects’. They offer main and small grants, with a maximum award of around £60,000.
Who is it for? Grants are available to UK based charitable organisations for UK and/or international research projects that address the themes of medical, social, or religious with the aim of assisting and promoting innovative activities or developments.
Deadline: Open
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
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