The Henry Smith Foundation’s Enterprise Gateway Fund is a three-year programme designed to strengthen the financial resilience of VCSE organisations and social entrepreneurs across the UK by helping them develop enterprise and trading income. The programme will fund experienced intermediary organisations that can provide a combination of enterprise development support and grant funding to charities, … Enterprise Gateway Fund

Secure Innovation Security Reviews provide early-stage UK technology SMEs with expert, tailored security support to help protect intellectual property, innovative technologies, competitive advantage and reputation. Each review costs £3,000, with £2,500 funded through the scheme and the participating business contributing £500 including VAT. The review provides a high-level assessment across key areas including: Businesses receive … Secure Innovation Security Reviews

The CHAI Catalyst Competition is offering three £50,000 seed awards to help early-stage healthcare AI innovations progress towards real-world testing and commercial readiness. Projects should move from proof of concept at TRL 3 towards TRL 5 over 6–12 months. The competition focuses on causal AI in healthcare, including causal inference, counterfactual modelling, explainability and trustworthy … CHAI Catalyst Competition

Businesses looking to build their leadership team’s understanding and practical use of AI can access Level 5 AI Leadership Apprenticeship Units through TESS. The training is fully funded for eligible employers, with no cost to eligible non-levy employers and costs paid from the apprenticeship levy for levy-paying organisations. The programme offers three standalone units, allowing … AI Leadership Apprenticeship Units – Level 5

UK small businesses can apply for a £1,000 cash grant through the Powering Local Businesses campaign, delivered by Enterprise Nation and EDF Small Business, with support from Square. A total of 25 businesses will each receive £1,000, with £25,000 available overall. The funding is designed to help small businesses make practical improvements that strengthen their … Business Resilience Grants for UK Small Businesses

The Music Creators Growth Fund is a new Arts Council England investment programme designed to support the growth of UK music creators developing original new music. The programme has a £3 million budget for 2026/27 and provides direct investment to help established music creators develop sustainable careers, strengthen their skills and increase professional opportunities. The … Music Creators Growth Fund

Innovate UK is offering UK-registered SMEs the opportunity to apply for a share of up to £1.66 million to support the development and experimental validation of innovative artificial intelligence technologies. The competition is aimed particularly at research-intensive AI start-ups, deep-tech SMEs, university spin-outs and pre-commercial businesses developing proprietary AI technology. Its purpose is to advance … Efficient, Structured and Controllable AI Systems

The government’s Business Academy provides free training, expert support and practical learning opportunities for UK businesses, making it particularly useful for SMEs looking to develop their skills and support future growth. The programme combines live events with on-demand video training, allowing business owners and managers to access support in a way that suits their needs. … Business Academy

The UnLtd Community Climate Action Fund supports social entrepreneurs and community-focused organisations developing practical solutions to environmental and climate challenges. The programme aims to help people turn innovative ideas into sustainable projects that deliver positive environmental impact while strengthening local communities. Funding is available for individuals and organisations working on initiatives that tackle climate change, … UnLtd Community Climate Action Fund

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has launched IP Advance, a new programme designed to help innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make better use of their intellectual property (IP) assets. The scheme recognises that intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, registered designs and copyright, can play a vital role in business growth, competitiveness and long-term success. … IP Advance: Protecting Innovation and Growth

The N-CODE Innovation Challenge is seeking innovative ideas and early-stage projects that could transform how neurological healthcare is delivered across the NHS. The programme focuses on supporting solutions that bring care closer to patients, make greater use of digital technologies and promote earlier intervention and prevention for neurological conditions such as dementia, epilepsy, stroke and … N-CODE Innovation Challenge

Great British Energy (GBE) has launched two significant funding programmes designed to accelerate community-led clean energy projects and strengthen collaboration between community energy organisations and local authorities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The combined investment totals £25 million and provides support from project feasibility through to capital delivery. The GBE Community Fund, worth £20 … GB Energy Community Fund and Partnerships Grant

Applications are now open for the Social Investment Gateway Programme, a free 12-month development programme designed for charities, social enterprises and community organisations across England that are considering social investment but are not yet investment ready. Delivered by the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) and supported by Access – The Foundation for Social Investment, the … Social Investment Gateway Programme

The UK Government has launched the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) to help eligible energy-intensive manufacturers reduce their electricity costs and improve their international competitiveness. The scheme is designed to support businesses operating in qualifying manufacturing sectors by providing exemptions from the indirect costs associated with certain energy policy charges, including the Renewables Obligation, Feed-in … British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS)

The Youth Jobs Grant is a new Government scheme designed to help employers recruit and train young people aged 18 to 24 who have been unemployed and claiming Universal Credit for at least six months. Employers can receive up to £3,000 per eligible job outcome, providing valuable financial support while helping young people gain meaningful … UK Youth Jobs Grant

Rural and community pubs looking to diversify their offer and deliver greater social value may be able to access support through the Community Services Fund from Pub is The Hub. The programme is designed to help pubs develop services and activities that meet local needs while creating stronger, more sustainable community hubs. Pub is The … Community Services Fund: Pub is the Hub

Organisations looking to support the transition to electric vehicles can benefit from the Workplace Charging Scheme, a Government grant designed to reduce the cost of installing EV charging infrastructure at workplaces across the UK. The scheme provides financial support towards the purchase and installation of electric vehicle chargepoints, helping businesses and other eligible organisations prepare … Workplace Charging Scheme

Applications are now open for the 2027 European Prize for Women Innovators, a prestigious competition celebrating women entrepreneurs who are transforming innovative ideas into successful businesses and delivering positive impact across society, the economy and the environment. The prize is jointly awarded by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and … European Prize for Women Innovators 2027

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has launched the Global Network Programme, a leadership development initiative designed to help business leaders navigate an increasingly complex international landscape. The programme brings together participants from business, government, academia and civil society to explore the geopolitical, economic and technological forces shaping global markets. Delivered through the FCDO’s … FCDO Global Network Programme

The Connecting Communities Grants Programme from the Morrisons Foundation provides capital funding of up to £20,000 for registered charities delivering place-based services that strengthen local communities. The fund aims to support projects that improve community infrastructure, create welcoming and accessible spaces, reduce social isolation and ensure vital local services remain available for future generations. Funding … Morrisons Foundation – Connecting Communities Grants

The Measurement for Business (M4B) programme provides eligible UK SMEs with free access to specialist measurement science and engineering expertise from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), helping businesses overcome technical challenges, accelerate innovation and bring new products and services to market faster. The programme is designed for businesses developing pre-market technologies and innovations that require … NPL – Measurement for Business

The Matthew Good Foundation’s Grants for Good programme provides unrestricted funding to small charities, voluntary groups, community organisations and social enterprises that are making a positive difference to people, communities or the environment. The fund is designed to support grassroots organisations that may find it difficult to access larger or more complex funding programmes. Grants … Matthew Good Foundation – Grants for Good

Women TechEU is a European initiative designed to strengthen and accelerate women-led deep tech start-ups by providing funding, expert support and access to valuable business networks. The programme focuses on early-stage companies developing innovative technologies with the potential to scale and create significant economic and societal impact across Europe. Successful applicants can receive €75,000 in … Women TechEU

The Henry Royce Institute Access Schemes provide funded and subsidised access to world-class materials science and engineering facilities for UK researchers, students and SMEs. The programme helps organisations overcome technical barriers, accelerate innovation and access specialist equipment that may otherwise be unavailable or cost-prohibitive. It supports projects involving the development, testing and characterisation of advanced … Henry Royce Institute Access Schemes

The Oli Bennett Charitable Trust provides small grants to help young people turn business ideas into sustainable enterprises. Established in memory of financial journalist Oli Bennett, the charity supports aspiring entrepreneurs aged 18–30 across the UK who may struggle to access traditional sources of finance. The programme is designed for individuals developing a new business … Oli Bennett Charitable Trust

The National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP) Call 3 is a major funding opportunity from the UK Space Agency designed to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative space technologies, applications and services. With up to £20 million available through this round, the programme aims to support ambitious organisations developing high-potential space-related innovations with clear market … Space Innovation Funding

The MTC Productivity Accelerator is a practical six-week programme designed to help manufacturing SMEs identify opportunities to improve productivity, increase efficiency and unlock growth. Delivered by the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), the programme provides businesses with an evidence-based assessment of their operations and a clear roadmap for achieving measurable performance improvements. Through a structured review … MTC Productivity Accelerator

The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) is a UK Government capital grant programme designed to strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity across the life sciences sector. Delivered nationally, it supports large-scale investments in the manufacture of medicines, diagnostics and medical technologies, helping to improve UK health resilience and drive economic growth. The fund provides a significant … Life Sciences Manufacturing Fund

The Visa Fees Reimbursement Scheme for Scale Ups, delivered by the UK Government, provides targeted financial support to help high-growth businesses attract international talent. The scheme is designed to reduce the cost of recruiting overseas specialists by reimbursing eligible visa application fees for new hires and their dependants. Funding is available to UK-based scale-up businesses … Visa Fees Reimbursement Scheme for Scale Ups

The King’s Trust Enterprise Programme supports young people aged 18–30 to start and grow their own business. Through a combination of funding, training and mentoring, the programme helps early-stage entrepreneurs develop viable business ideas and progress them to launch. Participants first receive structured support, including workshops, one-to-one guidance and mentoring, covering areas such as business … The King’s Trust – Start Up Grant

A strong digital presence can be transformative for small charities, helping them reach wider audiences, raise funds, and deliver greater impact. However, accessing funding for digital development is often difficult. The Fat Beehive Foundation was created to address this challenge by providing targeted financial support to small charities seeking to improve their digital capabilities. The … Fat Beehive Foundation

LawtechUK’s Education Programmes are designed to support lawtech founders and innovators at every stage, from early ideas through to scaling established businesses, while also helping organisations modernise their legal operations through technology and innovation. All programmes are free to access, reducing barriers for entrepreneurs and organisations seeking to engage with the lawtech ecosystem. There are … Lawtech

A police‑led, not‑for‑profit organisation dedicated to helping small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) strengthen their cyber security and reduce digital risk. Operating as part of a national cyber resilience network, NECRC provides 24/7 support, trusted guidance and practical services designed specifically for small businesses facing increasing cyber threats. The Centre offers a free core membership that … Cyber Resilience Centre

This funding programme provides £100,000 to £250,000 grants to support the development of commercial, entertainment‑focused video games with strong market potential. It is aimed at building financially sustainable UK‑based games studios while growing PAYE employment. Eligible applicant companies must be UK‑registered SMEs with PAYE employees working in games development in the UK. Ownership structures must … Content Fund: UK Games

This is an UK government programme providing capital funding to support the industrialisation of zero‑emission vehicle (ZEV) technologies. Its primary objective is to strengthen the UK automotive sector by enabling the transition to electric and zero‑emission vehicles, while safeguarding and creating highly skilled jobs and attracting significant private sector investment. The fund focuses on supporting … Automotive Transformation Fund

The MCS Foundation is supporting the transition to a carbon‑free, future‑proofed heating system for UK homes by helping develop and roll out the Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprenticeship, the UK’s first dedicated heat pump apprenticeship. As this apprenticeship is new, additional assistance is being offered to help training providers, employers, and prospective apprentices prepare for … Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprenticeship

This funding programme supports UK‑based SMEs operating in the space sector to strengthen their cyber security and become more competitive in the global market. Its purpose is to help organisations achieve recognised cyber security standards, making them more attractive to potential partners, customers and international opportunities. The scheme is open until further notice and is … Cyber Security Support for UK Space Sector SMEs

The Depot Charging Scheme is a major government initiative designed to accelerate the adoption of zero‑emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), vans and coaches by supporting fleet operators to install the necessary charging infrastructure at their depots. Building on a successful 2025/26 pilot, the scheme will deliver £170 million of multi‑year funding from April 2026 to … Depot Charging Scheme

The BFI Filmmaking Fund – Discovery and Impact feature funding provides National Lottery investment to support the production of original UK feature films in live action and animation. The fund is designed to back distinctive, ambitious filmmaking and support both emerging and established creative teams. Two funding strands: Who can apply:Applications must be made by … BFI Filmmaking Fund

The Digital Divide Grant from The Access Foundation supports charities and eligible not-for-profit organisations to reduce digital exclusion among disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Funding is intended to improve access to technology, digital skills, and IT facilities, helping individuals participate more fully in education, employment, and everyday life. Who can apply:Registered charities and eligible not-for-profit organisations, … Digital Divide Grant

Made Smarter UK is a national, government-backed initiative that helps UK manufacturers adopt cutting-edge digital technologies, boost productivity and drive sustainable growth through expert support, training and funding. The programme connects manufacturing businesses with specialist advisers who assess digital needs and develop tailored roadmaps for technology adoption, covering areas such as automation, data integration, robotics, … Made Smarter

The Great British Energy Supply Chain Fund: Offshore Wind and Networks is a UK capital grant programme designed to strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity for key components used in offshore wind generation and electricity networks. The fund has a total value of up to £300 million and aims to address supply chain constraints while supporting the … Great British Energy Supply Chain Fund:

The King’s Trust Test My Business Idea Grant supports young people in the UK who want to explore whether their business idea could work in practice. The grant provides up to £500 to help test and refine an idea before fully launching a business, enabling applicants to gain practical insight into customers, costs, delivery and … King’s Trust Test My Business Idea Grant

The BFI National Lottery Creative Challenge Fund supports UK-based organisations to design and deliver creative development programmes that nurture talent and progress feature film, narrative immersive and other innovative storytelling projects. The fund aims to broaden access to the screen industries, diversify the range of stories in development, and strengthen the UK’s creative ecosystem through … BFI National Lottery Creative Challenge Fund

The Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) programme, delivered by Innovate UK, helps UK businesses innovate and grow by partnering with universities or research organisations. Through a KTP, a business works with academic experts and recruits a high-calibre graduate (the KTP Associate) to deliver a strategic innovation project that addresses a key business challenge and builds long-term … Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a European Union–funded business exchange programme that helps new and aspiring entrepreneurs gain practical experience by working alongside experienced business owners in another participating country. The programme supports cross-border learning, skills development, and international business connections through real-world immersion rather than classroom training. New entrepreneurs—defined as individuals planning to start … Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs: UK Applicants

In partnership with Sport England, the England and Wales Cricket Board has launched a new fund to help cricket tackle inequalities in access to safe, good quality grass cricket pitches across England and Wales. The Grass Pitch Improvement Fund will invest £5 million of National Lottery funding in grassroots facilities over three years. The first … Grass Pitch Improvement Fund – England

An independent charity serving the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, that have enduring plans to empower communities with projects across three key funding priorities: 1. Community resilience; supporting projects that embed greater energy resilience within communities. 2. Fuel poverty innovation; supporting innovative and scalable solutions for addressing fuel poverty in our region. 3. Net … Northern PowerGrid Foundation

As part of its long-term commitment to sustainability, the Stobart Group has launched a new fund to support community-led environmental and sustainability projects across the UK. The Stobart Sustainability Fund will support not-for-profit organisations, community groups, and educational facilities, such as schools and colleges, in transforming their local communities through projects that: The fund aims … Stobart Sustainability Fund

UK charities, educational institutions (such as Schools and Further Educations Colleges) and NHS Trusts seeking funding to support those under the age of 18 who are living with a mental health condition or disability or growing up in poverty can apply for funding through the Hargreaves Foundation. The Foundation aims to help children and young … Hargreaves Foundation

CRASH, the construction and property industries’ charity, assists homelessness charities and hospices with their construction projects. CRASH offers help in a practical way as well as providing cash grants. CRASH does this by supporting improvements to hospices, hostels, day centres, night shelters, training centres and move-on accommodation. CRASH unites the industry and channels the expertise … CRASH: Construction Fund

The Government is providing up to £210m worth of voucher funding as immediate help for people suffering from slow broadband speeds in rural areas. Eligible homes and businesses can apply for up to £4,500 to cover the costs of a gigabit-capable connection. Click here to find out more.