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Investor Partnerships - National Materials Innovation Programme 1

Open · 66 days left Grant United Kingdom Innovate UK (UK Research and Innovation) · National Materials Innovation Programme - Investor Partnerships
Closes
19 Jan 2027
66 days left
Opened
2 Nov 2026
Funding per project
50 000–2 000 000 GBP
Who can apply
Micro companies, SMEs, Startups
Open to applicants from
United Kingdom

What this call funds

UK-registered micro, small and medium businesses invited by a selected Innovate UK investor partner can apply for grant funding for materials innovation projects. Grants cover a share of eligible costs (up to 70% for micro/small on feasibility and industrial research, 45% on experimental development) and must be matched by aligned private equity investment. Up to £5 million is allocated, with the application window closing 19 January 2027.

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The call in detail

Funder
Innovate UK (UK Research and Innovation)
Programme
National Materials Innovation Programme - Investor Partnerships
Type
Grant
Funding per project
50 000–2 000 000 GBP
Total budget of the call
5 000 000 GBP
Funding rate
Up to 70% of eligible costs
Eligible applicants
Micro companies, SMEs, Startups
Eligible countries
United Kingdom
Startup relevance
High
Source
UK Find a Grant — schemes open to the private sector

Key dates

2 Nov 2026
Applications opened
19 Jan 2027
Applications close

Earlier rounds and changes

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