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ICT & Digital Grants in the United Kingdom

Tenders and grants for information and communications technology — software development, cloud services, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, e-government platforms, digital identity, and data-centre operations. Curated for software houses, systems integrators, cloud providers, cybersecurity firms and digital transformation consultancies.

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ICT & Digital Opportunities

Tenders and grants for information and communications technology — software development, cloud services, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, e-government platforms, digital identity, and data-centre operations. Curated for software houses, systems integrators, cloud providers, cybersecurity firms and digital transformation consultancies.

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Call for Proposals: Selecting an implementing partner for the Regional Grant "Artificial Intelligence Solutions for Impact Results

Open GB uk-global-screen-fund-international-distribution-video-game-release-funding-1
United Kingdom $5,000 - $50,000

We make non-recoupable grants to support the marketing, promotional and technical costs associated with the release of a UK game in international territories. We will support games that have clear appeal to identified international audiences and strong potential for international sales. You can apply for support for a single game per application and can only make one application per game. Your game can be in any language. Eligibility UK Global Screen Fund (UKGSF) International Distribution Video Game Release funding | BFI Applications must be made by the UK-based development studio deemed the lead developer for the game. Objectives UK Global Screen Fund (UKGSF) International Distribution Video Game Release funding | BFI We make non-recoupable grants to support the marketing, promotional...

Open Research GB epsrc-discipline-hopping-in-ict-nov-2023-responsive-mode

This is an opportunity for information and communications technology (ICT) researchers to use their expertise in other disciplines, or for other researchers to apply their expertise to ICT. You must be based at an eligible UK research organisation.

Open Heritage GB nature-networks-fund-round-six

Is this the right programme for you? Are you an organisation working with natural heritage in Wales? Do you need funding for planning or delivering a nature-based project? Does your project focus on improving wildlife and biodiversity in Wales in and around the network of protected sites? Do you require a grant of between £250,000 and £1million? If you answered yes to these questions, then the Nature Networks Fund is for you. Overview We’re delivering the Nature Networks Fund on behalf of the Welsh Government, in partnership with Natural Resources Wales. The aim of the Nature Networks Fund is to improve the resilience of Wales’ network of protected land, freshwater and marine sites. It is a key element of the delivery of the Welsh Government’s wider Nature Networks Programme, supporting...

Open GB support-and-finance-for-uk-businesses-1
United Kingdom $1 - $100,000

The British Business Bank provides signposting and access to UK Government-backed business finance and guidance. Information available includes: Types of business finance and match funding options. General eligibility criteria for business support. Free business planning resources and templates. For full information, visit the British Business Bank website. Eligibility Eligibility depends on the specific service or funding option selected. General requirements include: Being aged 18 or over. Being a UK resident with the right to work. Operating or starting a business based in the UK. Specific eligibility details are provided on the British Business Bank website. Objectives To provide a central point of information for UK business owners seeking guidance and finance options. Dates Inform...

Open Research GB access-eurohpc-supercomputers-for-research-computing

Apply for time on Europe’s supercomputers through EuroHPC. Access modes suit every stage, from testing code to large-scale research. UK researchers are eligible as EuroHPC members.

Open Research GB access-eurohpc-quantum-computers-through-the-pilot-call

Apply for access to Europe’s quantum computers through the EuroHPC quantum access pilot. Open to researchers exploring quantum computing and hybrid quantum and HPC work. UK applicants are eligible. No funding is provided.

Open GB sovereign-ai-visa-reimbursement-scheme-1

The Sovereign AI Visa Fee Reimbursement Scheme reimburses visa-related fees for international hires into UK-based research and development (R&D) roles for AI companies supported by the Fund. It is one part of the Sovereign AI Fund's wider integrated offer for AI startups. Most reimbursements are reserved for portfolio companies which have received Sovereign AI equity investment. A small allocation is also available to companies which have already received support from Sovereign AI (e.g. via Strategic Assets grants, compute or R&D procurement contracts), but may not have had the opportunity to receive equity investment. Companies which have not received support from Sovereign AI are not eligible for this scheme, but are welcome to apply to the Strategic Assets, Compute or R&D Procurement...

Open GB business-support-for-scotland
United Kingdom $1 - $10,000,000

FindBusinessSupport.gov.scot gives an overview of grants, loans, funding, advice and other support available to businesses in Scotland, offered by over 100 Scottish public sector organisations, conveniently in one place. Information is available for businesses of all sizes and sectors, from start-ups and sole traders to large enterprises and includes support for social enterprises. There are support options including funding, grants, loans, advice, consultancy, networking opportunities, training, webinars and more. The selection changes regularly as new services are launched and old ones removed. You can browse all the support options available, or search for services and events by refining the results according to your needs. You can also sign up to the FindBusinessSupport newsletter w...

Open GB efficient-structured-and-controllable-ai-systems-1
United Kingdom $50,000 - $150,000 18 Nov 2026 (6 days left)

Description Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will invest up to £1.66 million on industrial research for novel reusable AI mechanisms. This is subject to a sufficient number of high quality applications being received. The aim of this competition is to advance the development of novel reusable artificial intelligence (AI) mechanisms that will form the foundations for the next generation of AI and machine learning (ML) systems of the future. The driving strategic imperative is that future capabilities beyond the current state of the art, require fundamentally different underlying architectures and learning systems to advance beyond current limitations. Resource adaptive learning mechanisms, intervention tested and counterfactual prediction, graph-native learning top...

Open Research GB mdi-programme-innovation-and-scale-up-hub
United Kingdom 18 Nov 2026 (6 days left)

UK registered eligible organisations can apply for a share of up to £4 million for a manufacturing digitalisation innovation (MDI) and scale-up hub to improve the targeting, quality and commercial impact of grant funded activity.

Open Research GB bioinformatics-and-biological-resources-fund-26bbr
United Kingdom Up to $2,000,000 19 Nov 2026 (8 days left)

Apply for funding to implement, improve or consolidate bioinformatics or biological resources in support of UK bioscience, helping to drive forwards progress in bioscience research and innovation. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding.

Open GB airr-heterogeneous-supercomputer-host-site-and-data-centre-grant-competition-1
United Kingdom $150,000,000 - $180,000,000 25 Nov 2026 (13 days left)

This competition will select a UK host to deliver, operate and maintain the data centre facility for the AIRR Heterogeneous Supercomputer (“the System”). Funding will support the accommodation, infrastructure and facility services needed to host the supercomputer. What the funding supports Funding covers the design, construction or modification, commissioning and operation of the hosting facility, including: land and accommodation, including eligible dedicated co-location or lease arrangements; power supply, electrical infrastructure, cooling and fire protection; physical security, facility monitoring and building-management systems; connectivity to Janet and other national research networks; and staff, maintenance and other eligible costs directly associated with delivering and operati...

Open GB sustainable-medicines-manufacturing-innovation-crd-round-2-1
United Kingdom $500,000 - $1,000,000 2 Dec 2026 (20 days left)

Description Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will work with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to invest up to £7 million to support the technical development and commercial readiness of sustainable technologies for the manufacturing of medicines. This is subject to a sufficient number of high quality applications being received. This funding is part of the Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation. The aim of this competition is to drive innovation in sustainable medicines manufacturing across three key pillars: green chemistry circularity productivity and resource efficiency These new manufacturing innovations are expected to support more environmentally sustainable manufacturing processes with significant and measurable improvements in at leas...

Open GB bridgeai-deployment-catalyst-ai-for-assurance-and-compliance-1
United Kingdom $100,000 - $200,000 8 Dec 2026 (26 days left)

Description Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will invest up to £5 million in BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst Phase 1. Across all three phases of the BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst programme, Innovate UK expects to make up to £52 million available. Funding for this phase and subsequent phases is subject to Full Business Case approval by UKRI and a sufficient number of high quality applications. BridgeAI aims to accelerate the deployment of advanced UK Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions across key growth sectors in the Industrial Strategy. It will support high potential UK AI micro, small or medium sized enterprise (SME) to move beyond pilots into trusted, real world deployment, while generating evidence and learning that can support wider c...

Open GB bridgeai-deployment-catalyst-ai-for-operational-systems-1
United Kingdom $100,000 - $200,000 8 Dec 2026 (26 days left)

Description Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will invest up to £5 million in BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst Phase 1. Across all three phases of the BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst programme, Innovate UK expects to make up to £52 million available. Funding for this phase and subsequent phases is subject to Full Business Case approval by UKRI and a sufficient number of high quality applications. BridgeAI aims to accelerate the deployment of advanced UK Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions across key growth sectors in the Industrial Strategy. It will support high potential UK AI micro, small or medium sized enterprise (SME) to move beyond pilots into trusted, real world deployment, while generating evidence and learning that can support wider c...

Open GB bridgeai-deployment-catalyst-ai-for-decision-critical-systems-1
United Kingdom $100,000 - $200,000 8 Dec 2026 (26 days left)

Description Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will invest up to £5 million in BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst Phase 1. Across all three phases of the BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst programme, Innovate UK expects to make up to £52 million available. Funding for this phase and subsequent phases is subject to Full Business Case approval by UKRI and a sufficient number of high quality applications. BridgeAI aims to accelerate the deployment of advanced UK Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions across key growth sectors in the Industrial Strategy. It will support high potential UK AI micro, small or medium sized enterprise (SME) to move beyond pilots into trusted, real world deployment, while generating evidence and learning that can support wider c...

Open GB unlocking-space-for-business-grant-call-environmental-intelligence-and-emissions-1
United Kingdom $1 - $400,000 11 Dec 2026 (30 days left)

Grant Call Title: Unlocking Space for Business Environmental Intelligence and Emissions Grant Call Who can apply: UK registered end-user businesses including SMEs, leading a consortium with a UK space supplier and any integrator organisations. End-user businesses are organisations that use space-enabled products, services or insights to address operational challenges, improve decision-making, manage risk or deliver commercial outcomes. Target sectors: aimed at end-user organisations operating in sectors including financial services, insurance, asset management, energy, utilities, infrastructure, agriculture, land management and environmental services. Total Funding Envelope: £2,000,000 grant funding available Delivery: Projects to start January 2027 for a maximum of 9 months with first ...

Open GB sme-technology-adoption-accelerator-1
United Kingdom $1 - $999,000 12 Dec 2026 (30 days left)

Basic digital technology is a proven driver of firm-level productivity, yet UK adoption lags international competitors, particularly among SMEs. SMEs face three barriers: limited awareness and information, resources and skills. A fragmented support landscape fails to address them. The industry-led SME Digital Adoption Taskforce recommends a new public-private initiative with large businesses and No.10 to boost SME digital and AI adoption. The Department for Business, Innovation, Science & Trade (BIST) will fund one delivery partner (or one consortium with a single accountable lead) for a one-year pilot to create a coherent support offer, initially for UK SMEs with 50 or fewer employees in Retail, Hospitality and Leisure, with scope to expand following evaluation. The pilot will provide ...

Open GB uk-singapore-crd-2026-1
United Kingdom $100,000 - $900,000 16 Dec 2026 (34 days left)

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will invest up to £3 million. This is subject to a sufficient number of high quality applications being received. The aim of this competition is to fund business-led collaborative research and development (CR&D) projects focused on industrial research. Your proposal must focus on one of the following sectors: Advanced Manufacturing Clean Energy Life Sciences Digital and Technologies, specifically the frontier technologies including: Semiconductors, Quantum, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Advanced Connectivity Technologies and Engineering Biology UK registered businesses must collaborate with at least one Singapore non-linked registered business applying under the equivalent Enterprise Singapore programme. UK registered or...

Open GB investor-partnerships---national-materials-innovation-programme-1-1

Investor Partnerships Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has selected investor partners with aligned investment interests and capacity to lead investments. These investor partners have demonstrated that they have the credibility, capability, capacity and appetite to invest in innovative, technology led businesses in areas that align with our strategic priority areas. The Investor Partnerships programme brings together: Innovate UK’s expertise in identifying innovation and using grant funding to change the risk profile of businesses investor partners aligned funding and expertise in identifying opportunities and teams that can best use extra investment finance The aim of this competition is to provide support for research and development and access to the capital ...

Open GB music-export-growth-scheme-megs-1
United Kingdom $5,000 - $50,000 1 Apr 2027 (140 days left)

MEGS provides match-funding grant support to representatives of UK-based music acts (normally music management companies or record labels who meet SME criteria) to help deliver high-quality marketing and promotion campaigns linked to international tours to enable these acts to grow their international business. The scheme is targeted at artists that have achieved reasonable levels of commercial impact in the UK and are now looking to break internationally. Successful recipients can claim no more than 50 per cent of eligible expenditure for their projects. No UK activity can be funded. When applying, applicants should provide: I. Evidence they meet SME criteria. II. Evidence of domestic sales and success levels (including touring and media support); III. Experience of the domestic repert...

Open Research GB uk-compute-roadmap-community-centres-of-excellence
United Kingdom Up to $2,000,000 1 Dec 2027 (385 days left)

Apply for funding to establish a Community Centre of Excellence that will provide a world class service layer for researchers and innovators to utilise the UKRI National Compute Resources. You must be based at an organisation eligible for UKRI funding. Standard & non-standard eligibility rules apply.

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