University of Nottingham

East Midlands Innovation Programme

From £3,000Closes 30 Jun 2027 (230 days)East Midlands

Funding and technical support for East Midlands businesses to access university innovation expertise. Innovation Vouchers and Innovation Partnership Awards are offered, with match funding required for the larger awards.

What it pays for

  • Innovation and R&D
  • Growth

Conditions to know about

Vouchers up to £3,000 need no match funding. Partnership Awards up to £10,000 need match funding, typically 50% from SMEs and 100% from larger organisations. Businesses should contact Dr Harry Taylor and Dr Chloe Spencer. Sector specialisms vary by centre.

How to apply

Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.

Go to the funder’s page

Check if you can apply

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The business is based in East Midlands
You are a company or partnership
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providing funding and technical support to eligible businesses.

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Source: East Midlands Growth Hub: access to local finance. Last checked 11 Nov 2026. Read from the funder’s page by AI, with each key fact checked against the page text.

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Listed under Innovation and R&D, Growth, England

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