Innovation, research and development grants

Introduction

The UK government encourages innovation and research and development (R&D) projects among businesses. If you plan to research and develop new products or services, you can get free information and advice and may also be eligible to apply for financial support, in the form of an R&D grant. These grants cover research and development of new technologies and innovative products or processes.

Applying for an R&D grant usually involves completing application forms and demonstrating how you satisfy the funding conditions and requirements. An effective application is essential if you are to maximise your chances of obtaining a grant. Any guidelines given with the application should be closely followed.

This guide highlights some of the grants that are available for R&D work.

Subjects covered in this guide

• Introduction
• The different sources of government funding
• Grant for Research and Development
• The EU Framework Programme
• EUREKA
• Collaborative research and development
• Innovation Vouchers
• Other sources of funding

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