Alternatives to Innovate UK grants
We have seen many comments recently on both the work involved and the success rates in applying for Innovate UK grants. It seems that there is some concern over the time and expense involved in putting together applications that receive high scores, but subsequently don’t win any funding. The recent announcement of £948m to Innovate … Read more
New AI Breakthrough Shifts Focus from Automation to Creativity
Sylzo has unveiled a ground-breaking innovation called Artificial Creative Intelligence (ACI), marking a significant departure from traditional AI systems. Unlike conventional AI tools that focus on automation, speed, or replication, ACI is specifically designed to generate original creative thought by thinking in metaphors, patterns, and abstract links—mirroring the human mind at its most imaginative. This … Read more
New Grants Added This Week – 6th April 2025 to 13th April 2025
There were 214 new schemes added last week with a total amount available of £9,021,949.
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What Current Opportunities Are There For Accessing Working Capital Funding In The UK?
Introduction NatWest has released a report titled: Key strategies to managing working capital in 2025 to help UK businesses manage their cash flow in times where economic volatility caused by international events and other domestic factors can have unexpected impact on working capital. Sudden changes to market conditions can lead to businesses lacking working capital … Read more
British AI Startup Wins £1M Prize for Revolutionary Materials Development Technology
Polaron, a British startup spun out from Imperial College London, has secured the prestigious £1 million Manchester Prize for its ground-breaking AI technology that transforms materials development. The company’s innovative approach reduces development time from years to mere days by using microstructural images to rapidly analyse and predict material performance, creating a significant competitive advantage … Read more
New Grants Added This Week – 30th March 2025 to 6th April 2025
There were 80 new schemes added last week with a total amount available of £5,379,650.
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Spring Statement = Stability for 2025 Grant Schemes?
The much anticipated Spring Statement was a bit of a damp squib as far as grants goes, but this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. With the withdrawal of the £25M Innovate Smart Grant scheme earlier this year, it was expected in some circles that a replacement scheme would be announced, but nothing was forthcoming. The appointment of a new head … Read more
New Grants Added This Week – 23rd March 2025 to 30th March 2025
There were 32 new schemes added last week with a total amount available of £3,153,500.
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What Purchasing Business Equipment Funding Is Currently Available In The UK?
Introduction According to a 2025 report from Airwallex, an international finance for business platform, the top capital equipment purchases UK SME owners are planning this year are related to green sustainability, with 44% of those surveyed citing this as a top investment priority. More than half of those surveyed within that bracket are looking to … Read more
New Grants Added This Week – 16th March 2025 to 23rd March 2025
There were 89 new schemes added last week with a total amount available of £23,640,369.
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