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Find similar grantsInvestor Partnerships – ACT and Semiconductors is sponsored by Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. A joint funding opportunity supporting innovation projects in Advanced Connectivity Technologies (ACT) and Semiconductors, including AI hardware, through grants and private investment.
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Investor Partnerships – ACT and Semiconductors – UKRI Funding opportunity: Investor Partnerships – ACT and Semiconductors Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) 1 September 2026 9:30am UK time 14 October 2026 11:00am UK time See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service.
UK registered SMEs can apply for grant funding alongside private investment from selected investor partners. This competition is open to single applicants only.
To apply your organisation must: be a UK registered micro, small or medium sized business (SME) carry out its project work in the UK intend to exploit the results from or in the UK have been invited to apply by an investor from our pool of selected investor partners This is the website for UKRI: our seven research councils, Research England and Innovate UK.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: UK-registered SMEs developing ACT and semiconductor solutions, including AI hardware. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to £15,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Investor Partnerships – ACT and Semiconductors are due October 14, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Investor Partnerships – ACT and Semiconductors is funded by Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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