THE UK FOUNDER’S FUNDING DIRECTORY
Research & innovation for your next step.
Explore competitive funding for new technologies, products and research partnerships. Individual calls set their own eligibility rules.
Funding opportunities
Innovate UK
Innovate UK funding
Varies by call
Project funding
Competitive funding to develop and test new products, processes and services, with opportunities across UK innovation sectors.
Amazon Web Services
AWS Activate
Up to $200,000
AWS credits
Cloud credits for building your product on AWS, with separate routes for self-funded and provider-backed startups.
UnLtd
UnLtd Awards
Up to £18,000
Social venture funding
Awards and practical support for social entrepreneurs working to make a positive difference in their communities.
Google Cloud
Google for Startups Cloud
Up to $350,000
Cloud credits for AI startups
Cloud support for startups, from a small unfunded tier to larger benefits for funded and AI-first companies.
Microsoft
Microsoft for Startups
Up to $150,000
Azure startup credits
Azure credits and startup resources, with benefits that can increase as your business and Azure usage develop.
ESA · STFC
ESA BIC UK
£51,000+
Funding & incubation
A two-year incubation programme for startups applying space technology or developing technology for space.
Cloudflare
Cloudflare for Startups
Up to $350,000
Platform credits
Credits to build and protect applications using Cloudflare’s developer platform and global network.
Notion
Notion for Startups
Up to 6 months
Free Business plan
An introductory workspace offer with Notion AI, with the duration determined by your team and partner status.
HubSpot
HubSpot for Startups
Up to 90% off
First-year software discount
Discounted sales, marketing and customer service software for qualifying early-stage startups.
Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Enterprise R&D
From £250,000
R&D project grants
Discretionary support for substantial research and development projects that can benefit Scotland’s economy.
Invest Northern Ireland
Innovation Vouchers
Check next call
Research expertise
Access knowledge-provider expertise to help solve a business innovation challenge in Northern Ireland.
UK Research and Innovation
UKRI funding finder
Varies by call
Research funding routes
Browse research and innovation opportunities across UKRI councils and find calls relevant to your project.
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