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Innovate UK (UKRI)

Next Wave: Breakthrough Wave 1

Amount

£10,000,000 total fund

Deadline

11/08/2026

Industry

Creative & Media

Location

National

About this grant

UK registered SMEs can apply for a share of up to £10 million for industrial research projects exploring industrial strategy aligned Createch (Creative Technology) innovation. Projects can be led by a single SME or as a collaboration where the lead applicant is a UK registered SME.

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