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EIC Transition Grant: Empowering Innovative Projects with Up to €2.5 Million in Funding
The EIC Transition grant, part of the European Innovation Council’s Horizon Europe programme, offers substantial funding to support the maturation and validation of novel technologies. This grant is designed to help SMEs, start-ups, and research organisations bring their innovations from the lab to the market. With up to €2.5 million available per project, the EIC…
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National Space Innovation Programme – Call 2
Unlocking Innovation: National Space Innovation Programme – Call 2 Grant Funding The UK Space Agency’s National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP) – Call 2 is now open for applications. This prestigious grant funding competition aims to support groundbreaking space technologies, applications, and services, driving innovation and commercialisation in the UK space sector. With a total funding…
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Cyber Local 2025-2026 Grant Funding Competition
Unlock Funding for Cyber Security Innovation with the Cyber Local 2025-2026 Grant The Cyber Local 2025-2026 Grant Funding Competition, backed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), offers UK registered organisations a unique opportunity to secure funding for projects aimed at bolstering the cyber security sector and enhancing cyber security skills across various…
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AUKUS Pillar II Grant Funding Competition
AUKUS Pillar II Innovation Challenge: Empowering Undersea Command, Control, and Communications On December 1, 2023, Defence Ministers announced the launch of the AUKUS Pillar II Innovation Challenge, focusing on undersea Command, Control, and Communications. This trilateral competition aims to foster ground breaking innovations in autonomous systems, enhancing operational capabilities from seabed to space. Key Information…
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European Space Agency: Space For a Sustainable Textile Industry
New Grant Launching – European Space Agency: Space For a Sustainable Textile Industry The European Space Agency: Space For a Sustainable Textile Industry grant funding invites proposals for feasibility studies aimed at enhancing transparency, sustainability, and resilience across the cotton value chain and the wider textile industry. This call supports the European Green Deal, the…
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Eurostars 3 Call 8: European Funding for R&D Projects
Eurostars 3 Call 8: Your Guide to the Grant and How FI Group Can Help Key Details of Eurostars 3 Call 8 Funding Organisation Eurostars, part of the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs, co-funded by the European Union through Horizon Europe Grant Amount Up to €360,000 per project Application Deadline 13 March 2025, at 14:00…
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Denmark’s Offshore Wind Tender: What Went Wrong and How Others Succeed
Denmark’s Offshore Wind Tender Challenges and Success Stories from Other Countries Denmark’s recent offshore wind tender, which aimed to add 3 GW of capacity, ended without a single bid. This outcome is surprising given Denmark’s leadership in wind energy. Several factors contributed to this unexpected result, and contrasting these with successful approaches in other countries…
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Overview of the ATI Strategic Programme
The Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Strategic Programme is a significant initiative aimed at maintaining and enhancing the UK’s competitive position in the civil aerospace sector. This programme is a collaborative effort managed by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), Innovate UK, and the Aerospace Technology Institute. Below is a detailed overview of the programme,…
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The Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF): Grant Application Process
The automotive industry is at a pivotal moment, transitioning towards a more sustainable and electrified future. The UK government, through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), has launched the Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF) to accelerate this transition. With up to £850 million in funding, the ATF aims to develop a high-value, end-to-end electrified automotive supply chain…
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Innovate UK Grants: Empowering Innovation Across the UK
Innovate UK: What you Need to Know At FI Group, we recognise the pivotal role Innovate UK plays as the United Kingdom’s national innovation agency, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Innovate UK grants are essential in driving productivity and economic growth by supporting businesses in developing and realising the potential of new ideas.…