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Innovate UK Growth Catalyst

Run by Innovate UK|Backed by UKRI / UK Government

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Application deadline

Applications closed

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Am I eligible?

A quick self-check against the criteria most UK grants share. Answer honestly — it's saved on this device only, nothing is submitted.

UK-registered company (or other eligible organisation)?Project hasn't started yet? (grants rarely fund work already done)Can you fund the portion the grant won't cover? (most aren't 100%)Genuinely innovative / R&D, with technical risk?Does your ask fit this grant's award range?

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Investment

£50K-£2M grants — no equity

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Cohort

Rolling/continuous funding for early-stage UK businesses; most recent round closed Feb 2026

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Location

Remote

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Instrument

Grant

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Region

UK-wide

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What they look for

UK-based innovative businesses with strong IP, validated technology (TRL 5+), and a clear path to commercial scaling. All sectors, £25K–£50K grants.

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What to expect

Non-dilutive grant funding for R&D and innovation projects; collaborative projects eligible for higher amounts

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Team requirements

UK-registered SMEs with an innovative project; typically requires match funding

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Recent news

Next round TBC; check Innovate UK Funding Service

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Sectors

all deeptech ai cleantech

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Links

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