Women in Innovation Awards 2025/2026

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), runs the Women in Innovation Awards 2025/2026. The programme offers up to 60 grants of up to £75,000 plus bespoke business support for 12 months to women founders and co-founders of UK-registered micro, small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The competition aims to support late-stage start-ups with growth ambitions and potential for significant investment in the next 12–24 months.

Up to £75,000 in grant funding plus 12 months of bespoke business support.

Applicants must be women founders or co-founders of a UK-registered micro, small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) that is registered on Companies House, reside in the UK, and engage in training and development as well as role-modelling activities.

Review the guidance for applying on the Innovation Funding Service and submit your application via the portal.