2513: Advanced Connectivity Technologies: New Innovators
UK Research and Innovation’s 2513: Advanced Connectivity Technologies: New Innovators grant funds R&D for secure, resilient, and sustainable network technologies to advance UK connectivity.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: August 5, 2026 (Competition closes / Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: £25,000–£50,000 per project; total fund £500,000; project duration 3–6 months
Summary: Supports UK micro and small businesses to develop innovative, affordable, and investable advanced connectivity technologies.
Key Information: Only UK-registered micro and small businesses that have not previously received Innovate UK business funding are eligible.
Description
This funding opportunity, delivered by Innovate UK (part of UK Research and Innovation) and co-funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, aims to accelerate the development of affordable, adoptable, and investable innovations in advanced connectivity technologies (ACT). The scheme specifically targets UK-registered micro and small businesses, providing a pathway to commercialisation for novel solutions that strengthen the UK's leadership in secure, resilient, and sustainable communications networks. Projects must align with one of two ACT Grand Challenges: Secure and Resilient Networks, or Sustainable Networks.
