Latest funding opportunities
Grants typically offered by government and local authorities, support business development and innovation. Unlike loans, grants typically do not need to be repaid, making them an attractive option for early-stage businesses. A list of the latest net zero and circular funding sources are highlighted below.
Competition closes: 31st October 2024
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UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £1 million to develop technologies in the field of Disaster Resilience, Response and Recovery, in partnership with organisations from participating Eureka countries.
Your project must have high market potential and develop at least one of the following:
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Innovative products
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Technology-based applications
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Technology-based services
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Competition closes: 12th September 2024
The aim of this competition is to support international collaboration on R&D projects that create innovative products, processes or services for commercialisation.
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This competition is open in theme and projects from all sectors will be considered, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.
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Projects must have high market potential and develop at least one of the following:
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Innovative products
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Technology-based applications
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Technology-based services
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Projects must include at least one partner from another Eureka Eurostars country.
Welsh businesses are able to access funding to support investment in circular economy activities such as increasing the use of recycled or re-used content in products or to extend the lifetime of products/materials.
Projects will need to deliver one or more of the following outcomes:
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Increase amount of re-cycled/re-used materials
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Reduce CO2 emissions.
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Reduce waste.
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Improved productivity
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New or improved products or processes
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Obtain a recognised relevant BSI standard/kitemark.
A business grant scheme to support Carmarthenshire businesses in the purchase of renewable power and heating systems for their business premises. Available grants are between £1,000 and £25,000 and will be awarded based on no more than 50% of the eligible costs. The aim of the fund is to support local businesses to be sustainable during these challenging times, to provide assistance for them to grow and prosper whilst helping them on their net zero carbon journey.
The Grant Fund will stimulate economic growth such as business expansion, diversification, innovation, and job creation which all contribute to overall economic growth and development in the Vale. Businesses based in the Vale of Glamorgan that have been trading for at least 12-months can apply for grants for projects enabling them to either decarbonise, innovate and diversify, or grow and develop. Grants will fund 50% of the cost for projects between £5,000 and £300,000.
Competition closes: 16th October 2024
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UK registered SMEs can apply for a share of up to £15 million to develop innovative solutions to health, and healthcare, challenges.
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Projects can focus on:
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Disease prevention and proactive management of health and chronic conditions
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Earlier and better detection and diagnosis of disease, leading to better patient outcomes
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Tailored treatments that either change the underlying disease or offer potential cures
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Transforming the delivery of healthcare
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The development of digital health technologies
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Consumer focused self-care
Competition closes: 16th October 2024​
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UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £3 million for projects that grow their innovation activities in the marine and maritime cluster in the Great South West. For this competition, the Great South West consists of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Devon, Somerset and Dorset.
Projects must focus on one or more of the following:
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Marine autonomy
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Clean maritime
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Digital ocean technologies
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Competition closes: 16th October 2024
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UK-based collaborations can apply for a share of up to £15 million to support the development and adoption of sustainable technologies for the manufacturing of medicines.
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The aim of this competition is to drive innovation in sustainable medicines manufacturing across three key pillars:
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Green chemistry
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Circularity
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Productivity and resource efficiency
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These new manufacturing innovations are expected to support more environmentally sustainable manufacturing processes with significant and measurable improvements in at least one of the following areas:
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Productivity
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Waste reduction
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Emissions reduction
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Energy use reduction
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Resource efficiency
