THE UK FOUNDER’S FUNDING DIRECTORY

A little more runway starts here.

Cash grants, startup credits and useful perks. Explore the directory and find the support that fits your next step.

Funding opportunities

12 opportunities to explore

Research & innovation

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.

UK-wideEarly stage
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Cloud credits

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.

UK-wideEarly stage
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Cash grants

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.

UK-wideIdea
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Cloud credits

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.

UK-wideEarly stage
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Cloud credits

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.

UK-wideEarly stage
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Cash grants

ESA · STFC

ESA BIC UK

£51,000+

Funding & incubation

A two-year incubation programme for startups applying space technology or developing technology for space.

UK-wideEarly stage
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Cloud credits

Cloudflare

Cloudflare for Startups

Up to $350,000

Platform credits

Credits to build and protect applications using Cloudflare’s developer platform and global network.

UK-wideEarly stage
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Software perks

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.

UK-wideEarly stage
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Software perks

HubSpot

HubSpot for Startups

Up to 90% off

First-year software discount

Discounted sales, marketing and customer service software for qualifying early-stage startups.

UK-wideEarly stage
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Cash grants

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.

ScotlandGrowth
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Research & innovation

Invest Northern Ireland

Innovation Vouchers

Check next call

Research expertise

Access knowledge-provider expertise to help solve a business innovation challenge in Northern Ireland.

Northern IrelandIdea
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Research & innovation

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.

UK-wideEarly stage
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Individual terms apply. Always confirm details with the provider.