United Kingdom Research and Innovation

UK-Germany bilateral: collaborative research and development

Last update: Feb 8, 2023 Last update: Feb 8, 2023

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Location:Germany, UK
Germany, UK
Grantmaking entity: Innovate UK
Grantmaking entity type:Government / Public Sector
Status:Closed
Budget: GBP 4,000,000
Award ceiling: GBP 400,000
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Private Sector & Trade, Research & Innovation
Eligible applicants:Academic Institutions, Private Sector, Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs)
Eligible applicant countries: Germany, UK
Germany, UK
Date posted: Feb 8, 2023

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UK – Germany Bilateral: Collaborative R&D UK registered organisations, collaborating with at least one German SME applying under the equivalent German ZIM programme, can apply for a share of up to £4 million for collaborative research projects resulti
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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

Germany

Germany prioritizes rail modernization, highway maintenance, renewable energy expansion, and digital infrastructure upgrades to sustain its export-oriented economy. Investments focus on modernizing aging transport networks and accelerating the energy transition (Energiewende). Financing combines federal and state budgets, EU support, and private participation. Infrastructure renewal, decarbonization, and digital competitiveness are central to long-term planning.

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Nr. of grants: 16186
Nr. of donors: 772
Nr. of jobs: 57

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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Nr. of grants: 10517
Nr. of donors: 776
Nr. of jobs: 485
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