At a glance
UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund is a national competitive grant from UK Government (gov.uk business finance support) for the enterprise & innovation sector. Funding is £100K–£5M. Eligible applicants: See the official gov.uk scheme page; eligibility varies by scheme and region. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via the official listing at www.gov.uk.
- Amount
- £100K–£5M
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
What can you get? UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund offers equity investments of between £100,000 and £5000,000 to businesses with high growth potential at pre-seed and seed stages. They also offer funding rounds up to £5 million, helping to build companies from great science developed in laboratories, science and technology campuses, and synthetic biology. They focus on science and technologies that will solve real-world problems, investing in innovations that offer both societal impact and financial return. Who is it for? UK companies working in the fields of defense and security, engineering biology, space, and fusion. Must have high-growth potential, to serve large markets. Check the provider website for full eligibility criteria and how to pitch for investment.
Who can apply
See the official gov.uk scheme page; eligibility varies by scheme and region.
How to apply
Apply as directed on the official gov.uk scheme page linked below.
Apply at official sourceRelated grants
- BIC Innovation Grant Sunderland UK Government (gov.uk business finance support) · £5K–£25K · Rolling Open
- Innovation support Invest NI · £10K–£20K · Rolling Open
- Research and development support Invest NI · £25K–£100K · Rolling Open
- Research companies and new markets Invest NI · Up to £45K · Rolling Open