Women within UK registered micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for a share of up to £4 million to develop their exciting and innovative ideas. The £75,000 grant also includes bespoke business support.
Competition opens: Monday 13 May 2024
Competition closes: Wednesday 10 July 2024 11:00am
Description
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is offering up to 50 Women in Innovation Awards to women entrepreneurs within SMEs across the UK. The winners will receive a £75,000 grant and bespoke business support.
The aim of this competition is to fund and support a diverse portfolio of Women in Innovation Award winners:
- who will be relatable role models for women from all backgrounds
- from regions across the UK
- who are solving a range of pressing societal, environmental and economic challenges
- in a variety of innovation areas
This competition closes at 11am UK time on the deadline stated in this Innovate UK competition brief.
Who can apply
Your project
Your project must:
- have a grant funding request of up to £75,000
- last for 12 months
- carry out all of its project work in the UK
- intend to exploit the results from or in the UK
- start on 1 December 2024
- end on 30 November 2025
Your Proposal
The aim of this competition is to fund and support a diverse portfolio of Women in Innovation Award winners:
- who will be relatable role models for women from all backgrounds
- from regions across the UK
- who are solving a range of pressing societal, environmental and economic challenges
- in a variety of innovation areas
Dates
- 13 May 2024 Competition opens
- 14 May 2024 Online briefing event: watch the recording (Briefing slides will be available to download from supporting information after the event)
- 31 May 2024 Grant Writing Workshop
- 12 June 2024 How to make an effective video submission
- 28 June 2024 Project Planning and Risk Management Workshop
- 4 July 2024 Women in Innovation: Applicant Support Q&A
- 10 July 2024 11:00am Competition closes
- 22 August 2024 Applicants notified
How to apply
You must read the guidance on applying for a competition on the Innovation Funding Service before you start.
Before submitting, it is the lead applicant’s responsibility to make sure:
- that all the information provided in the application is correct
- your proposal meets the eligibility and scope criteria
- all sections of the application are marked as complete
What it is asked usually in the funding application
The application is split into four sections:
- Project details.
- Application questions.
- Finances.
- Project Impact.
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