Public grants are available to support early-stage feasibility studies, prototype development, and product commercialisation. These are typically offered by Innovate UK, Horizon Europe, and regional development bodies.
FI Group helps identify suitable calls, prepare competitive applications, and track timelines and compliance.
Product development that involves technical challenges, complex design iterations, or integration of new components is likely to qualify for R&D Tax Relief.
FI Group ensures that your engineering team’s work is accurately documented and translated into robust technical and financial claims.
A project may qualify for R&D Tax Relief or grant funding if it:
Our PhD-level engineers and sector specialists will review your project and match its scope against HMRC and funding body criteria.
Companies can apply for both grants and tax relief, though interaction rules apply:
We offer proactive planning to avoid compliance pitfalls while maximising your available support.
Whether you’re designing lightweight components, developing renewable energy tech, or integrating sensors into new systems, we know how to structure claims that reflect your innovation.
Bringing innovative products to market involves complex design, prototyping, and testing phases — all of which can be eligible for government funding. Whether you’re advancing new materials, mechanical systems, electronics, or hardware integration, both Innovation Grants for Product Development and R&D Tax Credits for Engineering can help reduce costs and accelerate delivery.
FI Group supports engineering-led businesses across the UK to secure public funding and make the most of their investment in innovation. From advanced manufacturing to green tech and robotics, our technical and financial consultants help you unlock support tailored to your development roadmap.
Public grants are available to support early-stage feasibility studies, prototype development, and product commercialisation. These are typically offered by Innovate UK, Horizon Europe, and regional development bodies.