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Innovate UK (delivered by Digital Catapult / UK Digital Twin Centre)

Digital Twin Industry Challenge Led Accelerator 2026

Amount

Up to £75,000 Innovate UK grant per SME

Deadline

27/10/2026

Industry

SaaS & Enterprise Software

Location

National

About this grant

A nine-month accelerator delivered by Digital Catapult (UK Digital Twin Centre) that pairs up to 12 UK technology SMEs with an Industry Challenge Owner in maritime, aerospace or defence (Artemis Technologies, BAE Systems, Thales and Vertical Aerospace) to develop and demonstrate a digital twin solution to a real industry challenge. Each successful SME receives up to £75,000 of Innovate UK grant funding plus regular mentoring and access to specialist expertise and facilities. Applications close 27 October 2026 at 11pm.

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