Grant

Innovation Loans Expression of Interest

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UK registered micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises can apply for innovation loans between £100,000 and £5 million. The program supports late-stage R&D and pre-commercialisation projects aligned with the UK Industrial Strategy sectors.

Key facts

Organiser
Innovate UK
Deadline
October 9, 2026
Opens
June 6, 2026
Amount
£5,000,000 · Loan
Equity
None
Entry fee
Free to apply
Open to
United Kingdom
Sectors
AI and machine learning, Biotech, Climate and energy, Cybersecurity, Deeptech and hardware, Food and agriculture, Healthtech, Industry and manufacturing, Media and gaming, Space and aerospace
Application languages
English

Verified on September 28, 2026 against the official page.

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