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Collaborative R&D (CR&D) competitions

Mission-led competitions under the Innovate UK plans (e.g. Clean Energy Superpower Mission) funding partnerships between businesses and research organisations.

Award
Typically £150k-£2m per project
Collaborative

Application window

Rolling or to be confirmed

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What it funds

Mission-led competitions under the Innovate UK plans (e.g. Clean Energy Superpower Mission) funding partnerships between businesses and research organisations.

Who it suits

Consortia tackling a specific published challenge with academic or industry partners.

  • Any sector
  • Clean energy & net zero
  • Manufacturing & materials
  • Industrial R&D

Programme specifications

Award band£1m+
FunderInnovate UK
RegionUK-wide
Partners requiredYes
Next deadlineRolling or to be confirmed
Key sectors
Any sectorClean energy & net zeroManufacturing & materials

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