
How can AI support UN Sustainable Development Goals?
Following the public launch of ChatGPT and the plethora of AI-powered tools emerging on what feels like a weekly basis, ...

R&D Funding in the UK: 2025 onwards
On 11 June 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the UK Government’s long-awaited Spending Review. Positioned as a roadmap for economic ...

Priorities for the £86bn funding announced for UK science and innovation
The UK government’s recent announcement of an £86 billion investment in science and technology highlights several key sectors and technologies ...

Horizon Europe Eligibility: A Guide for UK Applicants
This blog is for you if you are a UK-based organisation thinking about applying to Horizon Europe for grant funding ...

New EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy Announced
The European Commission has unveiled an ambitious EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy to make Europe the best place in the ...

Using Public Funding to Support Innovation: From Feasibility to Launch
Developing a novel product, process or service is often high-risk, but public innovation funding offers a powerful way to reduce ...

7 questions the CFO or FD should ask about R&D Grant Funding
This blog is for CFOs and FDs working for innovation-led businesses. R&D grant funding is either embedded as a regular ...

6 practical facts the COO will want to know about innovation grant funding
This blog is for COOs and Operations Directors of innovation-led businesses. Grants can provide funding for your technical team, materials, ...

Results of the EIC Accelerator October 2024 Deadline Announced – Why the UK Should Pay Attention
Introduction: A Record-Breaking Funding Round The latest results from the EIC Accelerator (October 2024 cut off) were announced a few ...

What Are Contracts for Innovation?
Unlocking Public Sector Opportunities: How Contracts for Innovation Fund Cutting-Edge R&D and Drive Market-Ready Solutions Contracts for Innovation – the ...

What is Innovation Procurement?
Innovation Procurement is a new form of non-dilutive funding – an opportunity for innovative SMEs Innovation Procurement – the background ...

Meet the Funds: Unlocking Potential with IUK Innovation Loans
A Guide for SMEs and Partners Innovate UK’s Innovation Loans are designed to help businesses at the late stages of ...

The CTO guide to Grant Funding: 6 questions to get it right
This article is for CTOs and Technical Directors of innovation-led businesses. R&D grant funding can accelerate technical projects, from software ...

Meet the Funds: Unlocking Innovation with Innovate UK Smart Grants
A Guide for SMEs and Partners The Innovate UK Smart Grants provide funding of up to £25 million for UK-registered ...

Founders and CEOs: Here’s 6 hacks to improve your chances of R&D grant funding
This article is for CEOs and Founders of innovation-led businesses. Grant funding is likely to be established as a regular ...

