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Innovation Loans Future Economy Competition: Round 10

Opens:
15/7/2023
Closes:
13/9/2023
Sectors:
General & Misc
Project Size:
between £100,000 and £2m

This competition is open to UK-registered micro, small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses applying must have a clear route to commercialisation and be able to demonstrate that they require public funding, can cover interest payments and will be able to repay the loan on time.

Eligibility: This competition is open to UK-registered micro, small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses applying must have a clear route to commercialisation and be able to demonstrate that they require public funding, can cover interest payments and will be able to repay the loan on time.

Fuelling Late-stage R&D Projects:

Innovation loans are aimed at late-stage R&D projects. Projects should focus on creating innovative products, processes, services, or utilising existing ones in innovative ways. They can also involve a novel business model.

Your project must focus on one or more of the future economy areas included in the Innovate UK plan for action.

Funding: Innovate UK will offer loans of between £100,000 and £2 million. The loans will be favourable, with a below-market rate of interest. The duration of the projects can be up to 5 years, with projects expected to start by 31 March 2024.

How to apply: Applications must be submitted via the Innovate UK application portal by the deadline. All entries will undergo a competitive selection process, with only the highest-quality applications receiving funding.

Please note that only one application per business is allowed for each round of this competition.

Specific Themes:

Your project should align with one or more of the following key themes:

  • Net Zero
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Next Generation Digital Technologies

This includes sub-themes such as energy, impact of industrial processes, tackling ill health, diet and food, advanced materials and manufacturing, artificial intelligence digital and advanced computing, robotics, and more.

Important Dates:

  • Round 10 opens 14 July 2023
  • Round 11 opens 14 September 2023
  • Round 12 opens 9 November 2023 and will close on 10th January 2024

Empower Your Innovation Journey  

Are you ready to transform your inventive projects into commercial success? Connect with us at Inventya on 01925 506 100 or drop us a line at info@inventya.com. We're eager to support you on your path to significant economic impact with the Innovate UK Innovation Loans.

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