United Kingdom Research and Innovation

Growth Catalyst Early Stage: New Innovators

Last update: Jul 30, 2025 Last update: Jul 30, 2025

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Location:UK
UK
Grantmaking entity: Innovate UK
Grantmaking entity type:Government / Public Sector
Status:Closed
Budget: GBP 10,000,000
Award ceiling: GBP 50,000
Award floor: GBP 25,000
Sector:Private Sector & Trade, Research & Innovation
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:Private Sector
Eligible citizenships:UK
UK
Date posted: Jul 30, 2025

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Objectives: The Growth Catalyst Early Stage: New Innovators grant is designed to support UK registered micro and small businesses in ...
Eligibility criteria: This grant is open exclusively to UK registered micro and small businesses that have not previously received funding from Innovate UK. Eligible organizations must operate as single applicants, me...

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Growth catalyst early stage: new innovators Opportunity status:Open Funders:Innovate UK Funding type:Grant Total fund:£10,000,000 Publication date:29 July 2025 Opening date:7 July 2025 9:30am UK time Closing date:6 August 2025 11:00am UK time   See the fu
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About the Funding Agency

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the national funding agency investing in science and research in the UK.

Operating across the whole of the UK and with a combined budget of more than £6 billion, UK Research and Innovation is bringing together the seven Research Councils, Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England.

UK Research and Innovation will be an independent organisation and a strong voice for research and innovation, both to government and internationally, and will be supported and challenged by an independent chair and board. We intend to be an outstanding organisation that ensures the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. We will do this by creating the best environment for research and innovation to flourish.

About the Sectors

Private Sector & Trade

Entails initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, strengthen competitive markets, and expand domestic and international trade opportunities.


Key areas:
  • Private sector development and SME/MSME support
  • Entrepreneurship, start-ups, and business growth initiatives
  • Trade facilitation, import/export, and market access
  • Commerce, retail/wholesale, and free trade mechanisms

Research & Innovation

Focuses on collecting data, generating new knowledge, and applying it to develop improved methods, technologies, products, and solutions across sectors.


Key areas:
  • Scientific research, studies, and investigations
  • Innovation programs and applied R&D initiatives
  • Technology development
  • Space-related research and exploration themes

Locations

UK

The United Kingdom invests in rail modernization, renewable energy expansion, digital infrastructure, and regional transport connectivity to support economic growth. Major programs include high-speed rail development, offshore wind projects, and urban transit upgrades. Infrastructure financing combines public expenditure, private sector participation, and regulated asset models. Decarbonization targets, regional inequality, and productivity enhancement shape long-term infrastructure priorities.

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