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Investment at Innovate UK is a community of investors, innovators, industries, institutes and government bodies determined to find, fund and amplify solutions for economic growth

Connecting investors and innovators to accelerate growth

Investment at Innovate UK connects investors and innovators to accelerate growth. Our community is made up of a diverse group of individuals and organisations, including investors, innovators, industries, institutes, and government bodies, all determined to find, fund, and amplify solutions for economic growth.

We are focused on building a community that navigates the resources required to finance the Future Economy, with a particular emphasis on Net Zero, Health and Agriculture, Digital and Technologies, as well as Diversity and Inclusion.

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Progressive Partnerships

We are building stronger ties between government, investors, and industry, in order to finance the future economy. By building these connections, we aim to drive awareness and insight across key sectors and stakeholders and to fund innovation.

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Deep Discovery

We help our community discover and explore emerging technologies, industries, and business models. By connecting across sectors, industries, and stakeholders, we aim to help solve the financing and adoption of new technologies.

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Curated Connections

We are committed to engaging and investing in innovators and companies from R&D to scale up. Together, we will drive the discussion with co-investors, government, and innovators to ensure that the most promising ideas and technologies are brought to fruition.

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We partner with a diverse group of credible investor partners, including venture capital funds, corporate investors, business angel groups, and social impact investors from the UK, Europe, and the US. These investors are committed to supporting innovative companies and providing the financing they need to grow and scale.

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Innovation Loans Future Economy

UK registered SME businesses can apply for loan funding for innovative late-stage research and development projects with strong commercial potential that will significantly boost the UK economy.

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Innovate UK runs several programmes related to Investment, offering a range of support, events, networking and funding opportunities. Search our list of programmes to find the right support for your organisation.

Investing in the UK (from overseas)

Understanding the needs of a different ecosystem and building relationships can be a barrier to overseas investors who want to enter the UK market. Find out how we can support you in connecting with UK investors and companies.

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Investment insights

We connect innovators and investors with new partners and new opportunities to accelerate investment and adoption of ideas into real-world solutions. Discover the latest trends and insights

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Meet our experts

Our team have expertise across the investment landscape in the UK and overseas. They are experienced collaborators who are set up to connect investors into regional and technology focused communities of investors, companies and intermediaries. Meet the team and find out how we can support you.

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