Sussex Innovation’s team of advisors is constantly scouting for the best upcoming funding prospects for their community of start-ups. In this round-up, it has compiled some of the most intriguing funding opportunities that are open to applications in the coming months, from major national competitions to smaller seed rounds.
New Innovators in Communication Networks 2024
Grants for innovations in networking technology
What is it? Innovate UK is offering a share of up to £500,000 to projects developing affordable, adoptable and investable innovations in the domain of communication networks, as part of its Telecoms Technology Missions Fund.
Who is it for? UK registered micro or small businesses with total project costs of between £25,000 and £50,000.
Deadline: June 12th 2024
DCMS Create Growth Programme Competition 3
Grants for new products, services or IP in the creative industries
What is it? UKRI plans to allocate around £3 million to innovation projects and tailored support for high-growth creative businesses, enabling them to scale, establish investor networks, and realise their full potential.
Who is it for? UK registered micro, small or medium sized businesses that are registered or operational in one of twelve regions including the South East coast. Eligible projects must have a total grant funding request of between £10,000 and £30,000, and must last between three and five months.
Deadline: June 19th 2024
G-Force Climate Seed Programme
Grant and investment support for climate tech start-ups.
What is it? This programme is run by the Founders Factory Tech Network and aims to provide grant and investment support to climate tech start-ups. The programme includes cash investment alongside operational and grant support, and is focused on areas such as decarbonising the grid, fixing food and agriculture, electrifying transportation, cleaning up industry and buildings, protecting nature and removing carbon.
Who is it for? Pre/seed stage companies with scalable technology, early traction and an impact-led mission. Accepting applications from all locations worldwide, with a particular focus on companies that have an EU interest.
Deadline: Open Indefinitely
Jordan Sinnott Foundation Trust
Grants for community organisations that promote sports for vulnerable young people
What is it? Grants are available to clubs, community groups or teams in the UK to encourage vulnerable and underprivileged children and young adults to get active and enjoy taking part in sport. Individual and Community grants are offered, with the maximum award around £5,000.
Who is it for? UK Registered Charities, Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs), Non-Profit Organisations. The Jordan Sinnott Foundation Trust will also consider proposals from charities that are established outside the UK and non-charitable organisations that are established either in the UK or elsewhere.
Deadline: Open Indefinitely
Women In Innovation award 2024/25
Grants for women entrepreneurs
What is it? Innovate UK is offering up to 50 Women In Innovation awards of up to £75,000 plus bespoke business support for entrepreneurs who are relatable role models for women from all backgrounds, and are solving pressing societal, environmental and economic challenges in a variety of innovation areas. Winning projects will be able to demonstrate that they are at a critical stage where the award will accelerate the growth of their business.
Who is it for? Women founders, co-founders and senior decision makers in micro, small and medium-sized UK enterprises.
Deadline: July 10th 2024
Green Hall Foundation
Grants for special projects and equipment for UK registered charities
What is it? The Green Hall Foundation has opened grant applications for UK registered charities that need support funding special projects or purchasing equipment that will benefit their charitable purposes. Preference will be given to appeals that will make a tangible difference to the relevant charity. The typical size of a grant is in the region of £1,000 to £10,000.
Who is it for? Only UK Registered Charities can apply.
Deadline: September 2nd 2024
Sussex Community Foundation
Grants to support community impact in Sussex
What is it? The Sussex Community Foundation addresses four funding priorities in the region; reducing poverty and disadvantage; helping people live longer and healthier lives; providing skills education and training; and taking local action for the climate. Grants range from £1,000 to £10,000.
Who is it for? Most grants are awarded to not-for-profit volunteer-led organisations whose annual income does not exceed £2million.
Deadline: September 6th 2024
Looking for the right funding for your business?
Sussex Innovation maintains a curated grant opportunities finder with an expansive array of the best national and local opportunities across different sectors at sussexinnovation.co.uk/funding-finance/grant-funding
The expert consultancy team can also help you identify different funding routes for your organisation that suits your business model and aspirations to grow. Whether you’re looking for bespoke grant funding opportunities, support with writing bids and tenders, or advice on preparing your pitch deck for investors.
Get in touch at sussexinnovation.co.uk/contact-us
