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.
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.
US Technology Grants
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2026 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
The 2026 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge offers five grants of up to $20,000 each to early-stage entrepreneurs with revenue-generating businesses in Queens, New York.
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
Federal grant program that partners small businesses with research institutions to develop and commercialize technology.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Federal grant program that supports small businesses conducting scientific research and development with high commercialization potential.
SBIR Target Technologies (START) Program
Supports high‑growth companies to expand local employment, promote manufacturing, and stimulate innovation across Massachusetts.
Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant
This grant provides funding to help Colorado research institutions with applied research in advanced industries and to commercialize products and services in the private sector.
Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant
This grant helps Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses develop and commercialize advanced technologies that will be created or manufactured in Colorado.
Advanced Industries Collaborative Infrastructure Grant
This grant helps teams of Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses and nonprofits develop new large-scale projects.
The David Bohnett Foundation
The David Bohnett Foundation awards grants to socially active businesses that foster acceptance, develop future leaders, and connect communities through technology.
Comcast Innovation Fund
The Comcast Innovation Fund is accepting applications for the 2026 grant year, providing financial support ranging from $3,000 to $150,000 for projects with a one-year duration that advances internet technology and public policy.
America's Seed Fund
America's Seed Fund, sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), offers up to $2 million for U.S.-based startups and small businesses that are developing innovative technology.
Restore New York Communities Initiative
The Restore New York Communities Initiative provides municipalities with financial assistance to revitalize commercial and residential properties, encouraging community development by eliminating and redeveloping blighted structures.
Business Food Waste Mitigation Grant Program
The Business Food Waste Mitigation Grant Program provides competitive grants of $100,000 to $750,000 to municipalities and non‑profit organizations (or on behalf of New York State businesses) to purchase equipment for collecting, processing, and recycling large‑scale business food waste, aiming to expand organics recycling infrastructure and reduce greenhouse‑gas emissions in New York State.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about US technology grants