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UK government Women in Innovation Awards 2025-2026
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UK government Women in Innovation Awards 2025-2026

Deadline: Feb 04, 2026
other
12 months (duration)
partially funded
To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📝 About UK Government Women in Innovation Awards

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is offering up to 60 Women in Innovation Awards to women founders and co-founders of micro, small, or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK. This is subject to receiving a sufficient number of high-quality applications.

🎁 Benefits of the Awards

  • The grant funding will be paid to all participants in three instalments.
  • Up to 60 Women in Innovation Awards will be offered to women founders and co-founders of SMEs across the UK.
  • Successful projects will receive up to £75,000 of grant funding and bespoke business support for 12 months.
  • Applicants from all backgrounds are eligible for this international award.
  • This funded award is specifically designed for women.

✅ Requirements for the Awards

  • Your project must have a grant funding request of up to £75,000.
  • The project must last for 12 months.
  • The project must start on 1 July 2026 and end on 30 June 2027.
  • All applicants must be resident in the UK.
  • Applicants must engage in a minimum of 10 hours of training and development support.
  • Award holders must commit to a minimum of four hours of role modelling activity to inspire future generations of women innovators.
  • Subcontractors are also eligible for this international award.
  • The total grant funding request must not exceed £75,000.

📅 Application Date and Process

  • Applications are currently open. Interested applicants can apply via the official application portal.

📌 Application Deadline

04 February, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

This is a fantastic opportunity for women innovators across the UK to receive funding and support to grow their businesses and inspire future generations!

Benefits
  • The grant funding will be paid to all participants in three instalments.
  • The Women in Innovation Award is offering up to 60 Women in Innovation Awards to women founders and co-founders of micro, small, or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK.
  • Successful projects will receive up to £75,000 of grant funding and bespoke business support for 12 months.
  • Applicants from all backgrounds are eligible for this international award.
  • This funded award is designed for women.
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