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
Email:
support@iuk.ukri.org
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