8 Funding Opportunities Available Right Now in Wales

In the spirit of creating a more visible, simple and connected ecosystem in Wales find below a short list outlining a selection of funding opportunities available for innovative entrepreneurs throughout Wales.

Note: Deadlines vary for each.

New funding to drive improvements in immersive content creation

Businesses can apply for a share of up to £8 million for innovation projects that support better, more immersive experiences.

• Deadline for applications is midday on 28 November 2018

Agri-tech Catalyst round 7: agriculture and food systems innovation

UK businesses and research organisations can apply for a share of up to £3 million from DFID for projects with partners in eligible African countries.

• Registration closes: Wednesday 21 November 2018 12:00pm

Energy Catalyst round 6: transforming energy access

Organisations can apply for a share of up to £10 million to address the need for clean, affordable and secure energy in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

• Registration closes: Wednesday 14 November 2018 12:00pm

Open grant funding competition: round 3

Opportunity to apply for a share of up to £20 million to deliver game changing or disruptive innovations with significant potential for impact on the UK economy.

• Competition closes: Wednesday 14 November 2018 12:00pm

Game-changing ideas for civil aerospace: apply for funding

Organisations can get a grant to work on collaborative innovation projects that will benefit the UK aerospace industry.

• Deadline for expressions of interest is midday on 5 December 2018

Innovation loans: September 2018 open competition

Loans for game-changing innovations with strong commercial potential that will significantly improve the UK economy.

• Registration closes: Wednesday 14 November 2018 12:00pm

Zero emission vehicles: funding to drive development and adoption

Businesses working on ultra-low or zero-emission projects can apply for a share of £22 million to develop their ideas and help the UK become a world leader.

• Deadline for applications is midday on 6 December 2018

Future electric vehicles: new Faraday battery challenge funding

The latest Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund opportunity is offering up to £25 million to UK businesses working on next-generation batteries.

• Deadline for applications is midday on 12 December 2018

You can view a full list of UK Innovate current open & upcoming funding opportunities here.