Women in Innovation Awards 2025/26

Deadline: Feb 04, 2026

other

partially funded

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The United Kingdom Government is currently accepting applications for its Women in Innovation Awards 2025/26. This initiative, run by Innovate UK, aims to support women founders and co-founders of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK.

📖 About the Women in Innovation Awards

The Women in Innovation Awards 2025/26 is a UK-wide competition designed to empower and support women entrepreneurs. It provides financial assistance and tailored business support to help women-led SMEs thrive.

🎁 Benefits

Up to 60 awards available for women founders/co-founders of UK-based SMEs.
Each award includes:
- A £75,000 grant.
- 12 months of bespoke business support.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Women in Innovation Awards, applicants must:

Be a woman founder or co-founder of a UK-registered micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise (SME).
Be a UK resident.
Commit to:
- 10+ hours of training and development support.
- 4+ hours of role modelling activity to inspire future generations.

📝 Application Process

Before applying, ensure you read the guidance on applying for a competition on the Innovation Funding Service.

Key Steps:

Verify that all information in your application is accurate.
Ensure your proposal meets the eligibility and scope criteria.
Complete all sections of the application and mark them as finished.
Accept the terms and conditions (T&Cs).

Application Sections:

Project details.
Application questions.
Finances.
Project impact.

📅 Application Deadline

The deadline for applications is 04 February, 2026.

🌐 Application Portal

View detailed information about the United Kingdom Government Women in Innovation Awards.
Start your application here.

This is a fantastic opportunity for women entrepreneurs in the UK to gain financial support and mentorship to grow their businesses. Don't miss out—apply today!

Benefits

Up to 60 awards available for women founders/co-founders of UK-based SMEs.
Each award provides £75,000 grant funding plus 12 months of bespoke business support.

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