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Mathematical sciences small grants

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

Applications to the Mathematical Sciences Small Grants funding opportunity must focus on original research projects. This funding opportunity will follow a different assessment process to EPSRC’s responsive mode opportunities. Standard EPSRC eligibility rules apply.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeUK-wide
ResearcherAcademicUniversity

EPSRC working with overseas scientists: Nov 2023: responsive mode

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This is an opportunity for you to work with researchers in Ireland, Luxembourg, Brazil, and the US through EPSRC’s lead agency agreements. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeUK-wide
ResearcherAcademicUniversity

This opportunity funds collaborative work with researchers in Luxembourg, governed by an agreement between UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and FNR in Luxembourg. You may submit collaborative research proposals in any area of social sciences within the remit of both ESRC and FNR.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeUK-wide
ResearcherAcademicUniversity

If you are a UK-based researcher you can apply for funding to work with overseas researchers in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Submit collaborative research proposals in any area of the social sciences within the remit of both ESRC and FAPESP. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeUK-wide
ResearcherAcademicUniversity

Collaborate with researchers in Brazil

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) , Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) , Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) , Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) , Medical Research Council (MRC) , Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) , Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) , UK Research and Innovation

Under the UKRI-FAPESP lead agency agreement, participant UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) research councils receive and assess joint applications from eligible UK and Brazil-based researchers from the state of São Paulo on behalf of both organisations.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeUK-wide
ResearcherAcademicUniversity

UKRI-SBE lead agency opportunity

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) , Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) , Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) , UK Research and Innovation

The UKRI-SBE lead agency opportunity allows UK and US-based researchers to submit a collaborative proposal that will go through a single review process. Grants are funded through existing funding programmes at the relevant lead agency.

Up to £1mRolling — apply any timeUK-wide
ResearcherAcademicUniversity

Knowledge Transfer Partnership

Innovate UK , Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) , Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) , Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) , Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) , Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) , Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships help businesses to partner with an academic organisation, research organisation or a Catapult, to employ a graduate with the skills and knowledge that can help the business to innovate and grow.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeUK-wide
ResearcherAcademicUniversity

AHRC responsive mode: Curiosity Award

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

Flexible awards to fund fundamental research that leads to new research agendas, networking activity and idea generation, which enables the development of further research opportunities and new research agendas.

Up to £100kRolling — apply any timeUK-wide
ResearcherAcademicUniversity

Young Enterprise

UK Government — business finance and support

Advice & expertise

Young Enterprise offers initiatives for all ages from 4 to 25 to help start a business in the UK.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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DRIVE35 Funding Programme

UK Government — business finance and support

Capital and R&D funding for the UK automotive industry in the design, development and manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles and their supply chain.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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Help to Grow: Management - UK

UK Government — business finance and support

Advice & expertise

Training to help SME business leaders to increase productivity, seize investment opportunities and grow their business.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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Better Business Finance - UK

UK Government — business finance and support

Free, quick and easy access to a directory of approved finance suppliers for UK businesses.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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Growth Guarantee Scheme

UK Government — business finance and support

Loan

The Growth Guarantee Scheme is a government-backed scheme designed to support access to finance for UK businesses as they look to invest and grow.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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Horizon Europe funding

UK Government — business finance and support

Funding for research or innovation that's ground breaking, improves European research standards or responds to challenges like climate change or food security.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Non-CO2 Programme

UK Government — business finance and support

Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK’s competitive positions in civil aerospace.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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Innovate UK - grant funding, innovation loans and expert support

UK Government — business finance and support

Supports innovative UK businesses to realise the potential of new technologies, develop ideas and make them a commercial success.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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Enterprise programme for young people - UK

UK Government — business finance and support

Loan

The King's Trust helps young people aged 18 to 30 years who want to set up their own business in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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Heritage Enterprise (HE) - UK

UK Government — business finance and support

Funding to help restore neglected historic buildings and sites and unlock their economic potential.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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UK Export Finance

UK Government — business finance and support

Loan

Supports access to loans and other trade finance facilities for businesses that sell internationally via government guarantees.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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