Innovate UK's flagship open grant for disruptive R&D. Not EdTech-specific but EdTech companies regularly win. Funds feasibility, industrial research, or experimental development. Around 70% of costs for SMEs.
Provider
Innovate UK (UKRI)
Provider type
Government agency
Category
UK non-dilutive grant
Amount
Up to 500k for single companies, up to 2M for collaborations. Typical project 6-18 months.
Deadline
Rolling competitions - check Innovation Funding Service portal for current rounds
Eligibility
UK-registered businesses of any size. Must be game-changing, disruptive innovation with strong commercial potential. Open to all sectors including EdTech.
Online via Innovation Funding Service (apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk). Application typically requires 10-20 pages covering innovation, market, delivery.