Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 December 2025 (named day). It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Innovate UK: Grants
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether Innovate UK will resume its Smart Grants funding stream to support innovation-led start-ups.
- Answer
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The Smart grants programme has been paused while Innovate UK redesigns its funding programmes to best suit the needs of innovative businesses and align to the objectives of the Government’s Industrial Strategy.
However, Innovate UK has launched a new £130 million ‘Growth Catalyst’ Innovate UK scheme focused on scaling innovative businesses in Industrial Strategy growth sectors. This offers grants, aligned private sector investment, and tailored support to companies, and this approach has a track record of driving 10:1 follow-on investment.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 96113
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Innovation Grants New businesses Innovate UK
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- 2025-12-09 15:48:10 +0000
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