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Innovation, research and development grants
Find R&D grants, funding, and support to accelerate your business innovation in Northern Ireland and the UK.
R&D grants and innovation funding in the UK
A guide to UK funding and support for R&D and innovation through UKRI, Innovate UK, and other national programmes.
R&D grants and innovation funding in Northern Ireland
Get support for R&D and innovation in Northern Ireland through Invest NI, InterTradeIreland, and other local initiatives.
What to do if you don't qualify for an R&D grant?
Find alternative funding for R&D projects, including venture capital, loans, crowdfunding, and industry awards.
Categories of R&D supported by Innovate UK
Innovate UK funds different categories of research and development (R&D) activities to support a wide range of sectors
How to apply for Innovate UK funding
Who can apply for Innovate UK funding, and what projects are eligible for support
Innovate UK open funding competitions
Information about Innovate UK’s funding opportunities open to any innovative business, from any sector
Attract funding for your invention
Explore funding options for development of new products and ideas, including equity finance, government grants, loans, crowdfunding and more
Innovate UK funding and support
Details of Innovate UK's support and funding for innovation and technology projects from across the UK
Use innovation in your business
Guidance on using innovation in manufacturing and business operations, and the benefits of using artificial intelligence, Industry 4.0 technologies and open data in business
Commercialisation options for your invention
Three straightforward ways of getting your invention to market: manufacture and sell yourself, license it or collaborate with another business
Advantages of innovation
Benefits of innovation in business can include efficiencies, growth and increased competitive advantage, as well as enhanced reputation
Common approaches to innovation
What are the most common approaches to innovation, and how you can analyse the market, identify opportunities and find government support for innovation
Support for developing your ideas
Where to get help to develop new product ideas if you're looking to manufacture, market, sell or license your inventions
Significance of intangible assets to innovation
How to identify the different assets of your innovation start-up and use intangible assets, such as patents, designs and trade marks, to raise funds for your business
Exit strategies for innovation start-ups
Common exit strategies for innovation start-ups, including acquisition and IPO, and how to plan for exit
Changes to EU and international designs and trade mark protection
Guidance for businesses holding registered Community designs and international trade marks and designs.
Exploring your ideas
How to innovate and develop your business ideas
Support for protecting your ideas
Get professional help from intellectual property advisers, a patent attorney or a trade mark attorney to protect your intellectual property in an invention
Find manufacturers to build a prototype
Sources of information on product designers and manufacturers who can help you develop your invention