Women in Innovation Award

Summary:

Funding for women within small and medium-sized enterprises to develop innovative ideas.

Eligibility criteria:

To lead a project you must:

  • be a woman founder, co-founder or senior decision maker within a UK-registered micro, small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) that has been registered on Companies House for at least 12 months
  • be a resident in the UK
  • attend two development days in 2025
  • be fully committed to volunteering as a role model for at least five days throughout the duration of the award
Additional information:

The aim of this competition is to fund and support a diverse portfolio of Women in Innovation Award winners who:

  • can be role models for women from all backgrounds
  • come from regions across the UK
  • address societal, environmental, and economic challenges
  • work in various innovation areas

Innovate UK wants to support women who are at a critical stage, where the injection of support from an award will accelerate the growth of their business.

The funding should help make a real difference to innovation in the UK including in and beyond your sector or innovation area.

Applications will open from 13 May to 10 July 2024.

Support organisation:
  • Innovate UK
Contact:
Innovate UK
Phone:
0300 321 4357
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