9 guides

Non-Dilutive Funding and Grants

Not all funding costs equity. These guides map UK and international grants, Innovate UK, R&D tax relief, government-backed finance, regional funds, competitions and accelerators, revenue-based finance and venture debt, and how grant applications are scored.

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The UK Grants Directory for Tech Founders

Grants can fund development without giving away equity, but the programmes are scattered.

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Winning with Innovate UK

Innovate UK is the UK's largest funder of business innovation, and how it funds has changed.

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R&D Tax Relief

R&D tax relief can return significant cash, and HMRC now checks claims more closely.

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Government Backed Finance

Government-backed finance can fill gaps that equity cannot.

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Funding Across the Nations and Regions

Funding is not only in London: each nation and region has its own funds and support.

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International Grants

UK companies can again bid for major international programmes such as Horizon Europe.

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Competitions, Accelerators and Prizes

Competitions and accelerators can bring cash, credibility and contacts, but they vary widely.

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Revenue-Based Finance and Venture Debt

Debt can extend runway without dilution, but it comes with obligations.

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Writing Grant Applications

Grant assessors score against set criteria, and many bids lose marks in the same places.

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