UK Sector Grants

Technology & Digital Business Grants

The UK offers extensive grant funding for technology and digital businesses. From Innovate UK's smart grants to regional digital transformation programmes, there are opportunities for tech startups, scale-ups, and established technology companies.

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Innovation, growth & development funding

Innovation & R&D Grants

Innovate UK runs competitive grant programmes for innovative technology projects. Smart Grants fund game-changing innovations, while sector-specific competitions target areas like AI, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing technology.

Digital Transformation Support

Grants are available to help businesses adopt digital technologies. Made Smarter supports manufacturers, while regional programmes help SMEs implement new software, e-commerce platforms, and digital processes.

Cybersecurity & Data

Dedicated funding exists for cybersecurity innovation and businesses working with data. DCMS and NCSC-backed programmes support the UK's cyber sector growth.

UK Technology Grants

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Digital Enterprise

Match-funded grants and impartial advice for West Yorkshire SMEs to invest in digital solutions that will fuel business transformation.

VariesYorkshire & HumberRolling
TechnologyGrants & Funding
open
West of England Combined Authority

START Programme

The START programme is a pilot programme that provides a package of support and development for 150 pre-start and early formation tech/digital businesses in the West of England region.

SupportSouth WestRolling
TechnologyStartup Support
closed
West of England Combined Authority

Bristol Business and Enterprise Support (BrisBES)

BrisBES is a programme that delivers high-quality, inclusive, and sustainable support to Bristol's entrepreneurs and businesses.

SupportSouth West31 Mar 2026
All SectorsBusiness Support
closed
Nottingham City Council

UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) - Nottingham

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a funding programme that aims to support local businesses and communities.

Up to £4.6mUK Wide31 Mar 2026
All SectorsGrants & Funding
rolling
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs - Forestry Commission - Nature for Climate Fund

England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO)

Supports the establishment of new woodlands, administered by the Forestry Commission.

From £4,000 to £2 millionUK Wide31 Mar 2027
All SectorsGreen & Sustainability
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Invest Northern Ireland

Knowledge Transfer Partnership

A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a subsidised three-way partnership between a business, a high‑calibre graduate and an academic institution, providing a cost‑effective way for businesses to attract fresh talent and access university expertise to drive strategic innovation and growth.

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All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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Leadership for Growth

The Leadership for Growth programme is designed to develop the capabilities of aspiring managers and leaders within scale‑up potential SMEs across Liverpool City Region.

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All SectorsSkills & Training
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on the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority website

Great Ideas – York and North Yorkshire

A fully funded innovation support programme, with access to innovation grants of up to £60,000.

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All SectorsGrants & Funding
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on the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme website

Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) - UK

Grant contribution to pay towards upgrading business broadband to a high-speed capable connection.

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All SectorsGrants & Funding
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on the Ad:Venture website

AD:VENTURE

The AD:VENTURE programme provides dedicated support to eligible young and new businesses with strong growth ambitions. The AD:VENTURE programme is targeted at people who are planning to start, or have started a new business with high growth potential, and have been trading for less than 3 years. To be eligible you must trade with other businesses (B2B)

Business grants are available between £1,000 and £25,000 to support capital growth costs, with businesses required to contribute a minimum of 50% of eligible costs.Yorkshire & HumberRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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Access to finance - Greater Manchester and Lancashire

Access to finance is a scheme for businesses who need help raising finance for growth.

VariesNorth WestRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Growth Platform

I2F2 Inward Investment Facilitation Fund

The Inward Investment Facilitation Fund (I2F2) provides grant funding for projects new to the Liverpool city region (LCR) aimed at increasing employment and productivity in the LCR.

VariesNorth WestRolling
All SectorsFinance & Investment

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UK technology grants