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Funder
Innovate UK / UKRI
Amount
£100K – £2M
Region
UK
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Innovation
Status
Open
Deadline
October 15, 2026
Days remaining
110 days
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Innovate UK Smart Grants 2026

UK's flagship innovation funding for game-changing R&D projects across all sectors including blockchain and Web3.

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Innovate UK Smart Grants is the UK's primary funding vehicle for breakthrough business innovation. Open to all sectors and technologies, the program particularly welcomes proposals in blockchain, Web3, AI, deep tech, and clean technology. Single-company projects and consortia are both eligible. The UK has emerged as one of Europe's most blockchain-friendly regulatory environments since 2024, making this funding particularly relevant for fintech and Web3 ventures.

Eligibility criteria

  • ✓UK-registered companies
  • ✓Innovation must be globally novel
  • ✓Commercial outcome within 3 years
  • ✓Some calls open to international partners
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Funding amount

£100K – £2M

Single applicant: £100K–£500K. Collaborative R&D: up to £2M. Project duration 6-36 months.

Funding body

Innovate UK / UKRI

Country

United Kingdom

Category

Innovation

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