The FI Group’s International Grants Guide 2025 is a comprehensive reference for businesses and institutions looking to leverage public funding opportunities worldwide. Covering over a dozen countries, the guide breaks down national and regional schemes that support R&D, innovation, energy efficiency, sustainability, and industrial transformation.
The FI Group’s International Grants Guide 2025 is a comprehensive reference for businesses and institutions looking to leverage public funding opportunities worldwide. Covering over a dozen countries, the guide breaks down national and regional schemes that support R&D, innovation, energy efficiency, sustainability, and industrial transformation.
FI Group helps maximise these benefits by providing end-to-end guidance tailored to your sector and business objectives.
Innovation grants and R&D Tax Relief can be used together but the interaction between them is complex. FI Group ensures that your funding is structured for:
Innovate UK runs a wide range of competitions throughout the year. These may include:
These include:
Innovate UK runs a wide range of competitions throughout the year. These may include:
These include:
Open to UK applicants via the UK’s association with Horizon Europe. FI Group supports applications to programmes such as:
Open to UK applicants via the UK’s association with Horizon Europe. FI Group supports applications to programmes such as:
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Innovation Grants UK are a vital source of non-dilutive funding for businesses developing new technologies, products, or services. Whether you’re an SME seeking to accelerate a concept or a large enterprise pursuing ambitious R&D projects, innovation funding can unlock substantial value and de-risk your investment in innovation.
FI Group supports businesses across the UK in identifying, applying for, and managing innovation grants. Our specialists navigate the complex grant landscape including Innovate UK competitions, Horizon Europe programmes, and regional development funds to increase your chances of securing finance.
Innovation grants are government or publicly funded contributions awarded to businesses undertaking projects that advance science, technology, or process development. In the UK, these are primarily administered through:
Unlike loans or equity, innovation grants typically do not require repayment, making them an attractive funding option, particularly for early-stage or high-risk R&D.