Archived government news
October 2024
Press release: Northern Ireland's innovators encouraged to apply for Horizo… Wednesday, 23 October 2024
September 2024
Press release: New support for semiconductor firms to grow, powering growth… Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Press release: New support for semiconductor firms to grow, powering growth… Wednesday, 25 September 2024
August 2024
Press release: Campaigns underway for ambitious new UKRI CEO and Innovate U… Friday, 30 August 2024
July 2024
DTEP funding propels two additional small businesses Wednesday, 31 July 2024
DTEP funding propels two additional small businesses Tuesday, 30 July 2024
April 2024
Case study: Airmanship data capture technology flies high with a Defence In… Thursday, 11 April 2024
March 2024
Press release: £16.6 million boost to power up chips used in electric cars … Thursday, 28 March 2024
Transparency data: Tees Valley hydrogen transport hub: successful bidders Thursday, 21 March 2024
Transparency data: Tees Valley hydrogen transport hub: successful bidders Thursday, 21 March 2024
Press release: International Horizon Europe campaign launches to supercharg… Thursday, 14 March 2024
February 2024
New public sector innovation programme open for applications Wednesday, 28 February 2024
New public sector innovation programme open for applications Monday, 19 February 2024
November 2023
Press release: New business guidance to boost skills and unlock benefits of… Thursday, 30 November 2023
Press release: Tech Secretary strips back red tape to unleash innovation in… Monday, 27 November 2023
Notice: Earth observation investment Wednesday, 22 November 2023
Press release: Landmark sci-tech deal with the Republic of Korea to boost c… Tuesday, 21 November 2023
October 2023
Press release: Expert regional innovation hubs given £75 million boost to l… Monday, 23 October 2023
Press release: AI projects supporting small businesses in fashion, farming … Saturday, 14 October 2023
September 2023
Press release: £12.5m for robotics and automation to boost sustainable farm… Thursday, 28 September 2023
Press release: £5.5 million Centre of Excellence to keep UK medicines manuf… Tuesday, 05 September 2023
August 2023
Case study: Airmanship data capture technology flies high with a Defence In… Monday, 21 August 2023
Case study: Bunker and tunnel detection innovation shines with support from… Wednesday, 02 August 2023
North East to benefit from new funding for hydrogen transport Tuesday, 01 August 2023
May 2023
Join the Defence Innovation Loans Webinar Tuesday, 30 May 2023
February 2023
Press release: £15 million funding boost to strengthen supply of critical m… Monday, 27 February 2023
Major milestone in UK’s race to net zero maritime with £77 million boost Monday, 06 February 2023
December 2022
Exciting changes to Defence Innovation Loans, including loans up to £2 mill… Monday, 19 December 2022
Exciting changes to Defence Innovation Loans, including loans up to £2 mill… Wednesday, 14 December 2022
Exciting changes to Defence Innovation Loans, including loans up to £2 mill… Wednesday, 14 December 2022
November 2022
Notice: Earth observation investment Wednesday, 23 November 2022
Defence Innovation Loans updates: join the upcoming webinar to see what we … Monday, 21 November 2022
October 2022
Notice: Immersive Technology Investment Accelerator phase 2 competition SME… Wednesday, 05 October 2022
July 2022
DASA launches DTEP Wednesday, 27 July 2022
DASA launches DTEP Wednesday, 27 July 2022
Policy paper: Digitalising our energy system for net zero: strategy and act… Tuesday, 19 July 2022
Press release: Prime Minister signs landmark science agreement with New Zea… Friday, 01 July 2022
June 2022
Guidance: Net zero transatlantic flight fund Friday, 10 June 2022
May 2022
Transparency data: Clean maritime demonstration competition (CMDC) Monday, 23 May 2022
April 2022
Government pledges £7.6 million for rail innovation Tuesday, 12 April 2022
January 2022
Applying for Defence Innovations Loans is now even easier Wednesday, 05 January 2022
December 2017
Ideas for cutting-edge innovations: apply for business funding Monday, 11 December 2017
UK bioprocessing firm acquired by GE Healthcare Thursday, 07 December 2017
Developing advanced reactors for nuclear: apply for contracts Thursday, 07 December 2017
Business barriers to young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds Tuesday, 05 December 2017
New charging systems for electric vehicles: apply for contracts Monday, 04 December 2017
November 2017
Future electric vehicle batteries: long-lasting, cleaner, better Wednesday, 29 November 2017
Future manufacturing and infrastructure systems: apply for funds Tuesday, 28 November 2017
Tackling disease with healthcare innovations: apply for funding Monday, 27 November 2017
Innovate 2017: catch up on all the action Thursday, 23 November 2017
Over £18 million to go to manufacturing innovations Thursday, 16 November 2017
Innovate 2017 day 2: call to develop cyber security talent Thursday, 09 November 2017
£30 million for business and graduate partnerships Thursday, 09 November 2017
Innovate 2017 day 1: 50-50 split on AI creating vs taking jobs Wednesday, 08 November 2017
Innovation loans to demonstrate infrastructure systems: apply now Wednesday, 08 November 2017
Robotics and AI: projects to create safer work for people Wednesday, 08 November 2017
Innovate 2017: take part online Monday, 06 November 2017
People - not products - are the secret to scaling up businesses Friday, 03 November 2017
October 2017
Using augmented reality to boost tourism: apply for contracts Tuesday, 31 October 2017
Creating greener, smarter communities: apply to take part Monday, 30 October 2017
The UK’s first Hyperloop prototype to exhibit at Innovate 2017 Friday, 27 October 2017
Improving mental health and surgery: apply for contracts Friday, 27 October 2017
Safer and more efficient school transport: apply for funding Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Making viral vectors for advanced therapies: apply for funding Monday, 23 October 2017
Developing and testing 5G services: apply for business funding Tuesday, 17 October 2017
Future Cities mission to Australia: applications now open Monday, 16 October 2017
Medicine and vaccine manufacturing centres: apply for funding Friday, 13 October 2017
Rolls-Royce Director of Manufacturing to speak at Innovate 2017 Thursday, 12 October 2017
Improved drug safety and stroke detection: firms get £15 million Thursday, 05 October 2017
Innovative female entrepreneurs: 7 selected for US mission Wednesday, 04 October 2017
Setting up advanced therapy treatment centres: apply for funding Monday, 02 October 2017
September 2017
Autonomous vehicles for farming: world first achieved Friday, 29 September 2017
UK-Shanghai collaborations: pioneering businesses win funding Thursday, 28 September 2017
‘Living medicine’ cancer therapy starts clinical trials Monday, 25 September 2017
Improving health and food: apply for business funding Monday, 25 September 2017
Motorbikes to large trucks: developing zero emission vehicles Thursday, 21 September 2017
Innovate 2017: see the best in UK innovation Thursday, 21 September 2017
New million-pound production unit will tackle global diseases Wednesday, 20 September 2017
Venturefest East: connect with businesses and investors Wednesday, 13 September 2017
Developing personalised medicine technologies: apply for funding Tuesday, 12 September 2017
Urban innovation in Singapore: opportunities for the UK Monday, 11 September 2017
Improving prison detection systems: apply for contracts Monday, 11 September 2017
LCV2017: Low carbon vehicle projects get £3.9 million Friday, 08 September 2017
New jobs and billions to UK economy from innovation grants Friday, 08 September 2017
LCV2017: high-performance carbon-reduction sports car unveiled Wednesday, 06 September 2017
Venturefest Scotland: business growth and innovation support Wednesday, 06 September 2017
Exploiting data to improve cancer care: apply for contracts Monday, 04 September 2017
August 2017
Inspiring new products and services: apply for business funding Thursday, 31 August 2017
Manufacturing new medicines: apply for Industrial Strategy funds Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Low carbon vehicles: innovations on display at LCV2017 Friday, 25 August 2017
Tackling drug resistance: UK-China funding competition announced Wednesday, 16 August 2017
UK spectroscopy firm bought for £40 million Monday, 14 August 2017
Innovate 2017: tickets available to UK’s biggest innovation event Monday, 14 August 2017
Reducing the use of animals in research: apply for funding Thursday, 03 August 2017
Financing growth in innovative firms: have your say Thursday, 03 August 2017
New and novel healthcare solutions: apply for innovation funding Wednesday, 02 August 2017
July 2017
Commercialising quantum: extra £3 million available Friday, 28 July 2017
Digital technology for healthcare: apply for funding Friday, 28 July 2017
Working with China on agriculture challenges: more time to apply Thursday, 27 July 2017
Diagnosing cancer earlier and faster: apply for funding Tuesday, 25 July 2017
Leading the world in battery technology: apply for funding Monday, 24 July 2017
Improving operations through machine learning: apply for funding Friday, 21 July 2017
The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise: apply now Friday, 21 July 2017
Improving crowd resilience: apply now for innovation funding Thursday, 20 July 2017
Commercialisation of quantum technologies: funding opportunity Monday, 17 July 2017
£14 million for ground-breaking quantum technologies Friday, 14 July 2017
Propelling vehicles of the future: apply for business funding Wednesday, 12 July 2017
Miniature pump for failing heart to be trialled with 50 patients Tuesday, 04 July 2017
Tackling urban challenges in Guangdong: apply for funding Monday, 03 July 2017
June 2017
Jellyfish collagen pioneers set up biomaterial plant in Wales Wednesday, 28 June 2017
UK business opportunities in China: new innovation partnerships Friday, 23 June 2017
Get inspired by UK female innovators Thursday, 22 June 2017
£15 million for 49 manufacturing and materials innovations Wednesday, 21 June 2017
Early public and private investment speeds up innovation Monday, 19 June 2017
Cleantech startups set sights on US market Friday, 16 June 2017
Venturefest West Midlands: connect with businesses and investors Friday, 16 June 2017
Infrastructure systems for a better world: apply for funding Thursday, 15 June 2017
Future manufacturing and materials: apply for funding Wednesday, 14 June 2017
April 2017
Making energy clean, affordable and secure: apply for funding Wednesday, 19 April 2017
£15 million investment in new technologies of the future Tuesday, 18 April 2017
Tech of tomorrow offers more convenient, carbon-friendly living Tuesday, 18 April 2017
Accelerating innovation with public and private investment: apply Wednesday, 12 April 2017
Shanghai-UK collaboration on industry challenges: apply for funds Wednesday, 12 April 2017
Urban challenges in Malaysia: apply for business funding Wednesday, 12 April 2017
Aviva deal boosts investment for UK breathalyser diagnosis firm Tuesday, 11 April 2017
Industrial innovation in Jiangsu and the UK: apply for funding Monday, 10 April 2017
Control systems for wave energy generation: apply for funding Wednesday, 05 April 2017
A connected and autonomous vehicle ecosystem: apply for funding Tuesday, 04 April 2017
Entia: hand-held blood-testing lab for cancer care patients Monday, 03 April 2017
Clinical decision support in emergency care: apply for funding Monday, 03 April 2017
March 2017
UK entrepreneurs are disrupting the business world Friday, 31 March 2017
How does your organisation approach research and innovation? Thursday, 30 March 2017
Women's health tech firm attracts £4.8 million investment Wednesday, 29 March 2017
Cancer innovation challenge in Scotland: apply for funding Tuesday, 28 March 2017
'Brain' for driverless cars: Oxford spin-out wins FT award Tuesday, 28 March 2017
Tackling healthcare challenges: apply for business funding Tuesday, 28 March 2017
Future cities: urban spaces will be ‘radically different’ Tuesday, 21 March 2017
Technology to improve patient care: apply for contracts Monday, 20 March 2017
Innovative fibreboard recycling firm attracts £250,000 investment Thursday, 16 March 2017
Venturefest East Midlands: business growth and innovation support Thursday, 09 March 2017
Technologies of the future: apply for business funding Monday, 06 March 2017
Next-generation bank tops £200 million capital Monday, 06 March 2017
Young innovators recognised in Forbes 30 under 30 Thursday, 02 March 2017
February 2017
Oscar success: UK cutting-edge music technology in the mix Tuesday, 28 February 2017
Innovative natural ingredient could help prevent diabetes Friday, 24 February 2017
Commercialisation of quantum technologies: apply for funding Monday, 20 February 2017
Biotechnology innovation: apply for business funding Monday, 13 February 2017
Steering UK innovation: McLaren announces new composites plant Friday, 10 February 2017
Graduate roles available: apply to Innovate UK Thursday, 09 February 2017
Women in innovation: female start-ups get inspired Thursday, 09 February 2017
Innovative uses of data for defence staff: apply for funding Monday, 06 February 2017
Venturefest Bristol and Bath: exploring future cities innovation Monday, 06 February 2017
January 2017
Innovations in health and life sciences: apply for funding Tuesday, 31 January 2017
Precision medicine in South Africa: apply for funding Monday, 30 January 2017
Energy innovation celebrated at cleantech awards Thursday, 26 January 2017
New ways of networking: changes for _connect users Tuesday, 24 January 2017
Solving healthcare challenges: apply now for business funding Tuesday, 24 January 2017
Using design to drive innovation: apply for business funding Tuesday, 17 January 2017
Technologies to cut vehicle emissions: apply for APC7 funding Friday, 13 January 2017
December 2016
Connecting food, water and energy services: apply for funding Tuesday, 20 December 2016
Indian deal gives UK firm a foothold in Asian smart cities Thursday, 15 December 2016
Reducing variation in manufacturing: apply for business funding Thursday, 15 December 2016
Seeking innovation for nuclear decommissioning: funding available Wednesday, 14 December 2016
Growing infrastructure systems: apply for business funding Monday, 12 December 2016
Improving solar power technologies : apply for business funding Monday, 12 December 2016
Transforming products and services: apply for business funding Monday, 12 December 2016
OpTek Systems: firm wins Queen's Award for its export success Tuesday, 06 December 2016
November 2016
Innovate 2016: highlights of global innovation showcase event Friday, 25 November 2016
Autumn Statement puts innovation at heart of industrial strategy Friday, 25 November 2016
Connected Cities Mission: a showcase of UK innovation talent Thursday, 17 November 2016
Horizon 2020: apply for European funds for business innovation Thursday, 17 November 2016
Women in Innovation awards 2016: 15 female entrepreneurs honoured Tuesday, 15 November 2016
New military armour from synthetic biology: apply for contracts Tuesday, 15 November 2016
Beyond batteries: contracts available for new power generation Tuesday, 15 November 2016
UK manufacturing: 170 share £25 million for innovative projects Tuesday, 15 November 2016
Health and tech solutions in India: apply for innovation funding Tuesday, 08 November 2016
Urban innovation in Brazil: apply for business funding Tuesday, 08 November 2016
Vaccines for global epidemics: apply for business contracts Tuesday, 08 November 2016
Manufacturing and materials for nuclear: apply for contracts Tuesday, 08 November 2016
Innovate day 2: delegates celebrate successful UK innovation Friday, 04 November 2016
World agri-tech summit: businesses pitch for investment funds Wednesday, 02 November 2016
Innovate 2016: more than 2,500 gather to celebrate UK innovation Wednesday, 02 November 2016
October 2016
Innovate 2016: 25 UK businesses to launch new innovations Monday, 31 October 2016
Team Sky innovation head, Simon Jones, to speak at Innovate 2016 Wednesday, 26 October 2016
SME innovation awards 2016: small businesses honoured Wednesday, 26 October 2016
Innovative small firms on missions to global in India and US Wednesday, 26 October 2016
Vaccines for global epidemics: apply for innovation funding Tuesday, 25 October 2016
The future of aviation security: apply for innovation funding Tuesday, 18 October 2016
Improving management of skin conditions: apply for contracts Tuesday, 18 October 2016
Improving care for stroke patients: apply for innovation funding Friday, 14 October 2016
Stress-free travel for dementia patients: apply for funding Friday, 14 October 2016
Manufacturing and materials: apply for innovation funding Wednesday, 12 October 2016
Horizon 2020: European fund seeks innovative business projects Friday, 07 October 2016
GP practices of the future: apply for business contracts Thursday, 06 October 2016
Venturefest South West: celebrating innovation and entrepreneurs Tuesday, 04 October 2016
September 2016
Innovate 2016: event offers guidance for innovative businesses Thursday, 29 September 2016
Tackling drug-resistant infection: apply for funding support Thursday, 29 September 2016
Emerging and enabling technologies: apply for innovation funding Friday, 23 September 2016
Cell and gene therapies industrial manufacture: apply for funding Wednesday, 21 September 2016
Delta Motorsport reveals new low cost micro-turbine technology Thursday, 15 September 2016
New low emission vehicle systems: apply for business funding Thursday, 15 September 2016
Venturefest Wales: breaking barriers to business growth Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Connected cities mission: apply to join trade delegation to India Tuesday, 13 September 2016
Innovations in health and food: apply for business funding Tuesday, 13 September 2016
Detecting threats in parcel depots: apply for business contracts Tuesday, 13 September 2016
Innovate 2016: a global showcase for UK’s best innovation talent Friday, 09 September 2016
Venturefest Manchester: business and investors meet for growth Thursday, 08 September 2016
Photonic sensing technologies: apply for business funding Thursday, 08 September 2016
Evaluation of drones for defence: apply for innovation funding Monday, 05 September 2016
Horizon 2020: European innovation fund seeks business projects Monday, 05 September 2016
Space Mission 3: apply to join trade delegation to United States Thursday, 01 September 2016
Partners showcase support for low carbon vehicles at major event Thursday, 01 September 2016
Internet of Things: £1 million to support new hardware Thursday, 01 September 2016
August 2016
Radicalisation and terrorism prevention: apply for funding Tuesday, 30 August 2016
Explosives and weapons detection: apply for innovation funding Tuesday, 30 August 2016
Helping to code patient records: apply for business contracts Friday, 26 August 2016
Medicines Discovery Catapult names its first chief executive Wednesday, 24 August 2016
Innovate 2016: register now for early-bird ticket discount Thursday, 18 August 2016
Venturefest Scotland: business and investors gather for growth Thursday, 18 August 2016
Women in innovation: research reveals barriers and opportunities Saturday, 13 August 2016
Connected and autonomous vehicles: apply for business funding Friday, 12 August 2016
Reducing animal use in research: apply for innovation funding Friday, 05 August 2016
Global cooperation feasibility studies: apply for funding Friday, 05 August 2016
July 2016
Robotics and autonomous systems: apply for innovation funding Monday, 18 July 2016
EDF Innovation Challenge for inspections: apply for funding Monday, 18 July 2016
Cutting the costs of wave energy: apply for business contracts Monday, 18 July 2016
Compound semiconductor applications: apply for innovation funding Friday, 15 July 2016
nquiringminds: making cities smarter places to live and work Friday, 15 July 2016
Magic Pony Technology: Twitter buys start-up for $150 million Thursday, 14 July 2016
Agri-tech innovation in developing countries: apply for funding Wednesday, 13 July 2016
Low emission freight trial: apply for innovation funding Monday, 11 July 2016
Innovation funds help Rolls-Royce to open new factory in Bristol Monday, 11 July 2016
First of a kind deployment of innovation: apply for funding Thursday, 07 July 2016
Biomedical Catalyst 2016: apply now for business funding Thursday, 07 July 2016
Innovation in infrastructure systems: apply now for funding Thursday, 07 July 2016
Commercialisation of quantum technologies: apply for funding Thursday, 07 July 2016
Low carbon niche vehicles: apply for business funding Tuesday, 05 July 2016
Transforming public services with digital: apply for contracts Tuesday, 05 July 2016
June 2016
New ways to meet health challenges: apply for business contracts Thursday, 30 June 2016
Automatic threat detection of firearms: apply for innovation funding Tuesday, 28 June 2016
Innovation in low carbon vehicles: apply for business funding Tuesday, 28 June 2016
Innovation in waste remediation: apply for business funding Thursday, 23 June 2016
Sainsbury's trials Dearman's world-leading cooling technology Wednesday, 22 June 2016
Ariel Motor Company founder receives Autocar award for innovation Monday, 20 June 2016
Venturefest Oxford: meet innovators, businesses and investors Friday, 17 June 2016
Improving farming with satellites: business projects win funding Wednesday, 15 June 2016
Venturefest West Midlands: event joins business and investors Friday, 10 June 2016
Energy innovation: extra £10 million for business projects Wednesday, 08 June 2016
Meet the experts at the International Festival for Business 2016 Wednesday, 01 June 2016
May 2016
Fast-tracking UK innovation: apply for business funding Friday, 27 May 2016