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Find similar grantsThis program provides grant funding to UK registered SMEs alongside private investment from selected investor partners to support innovation in advanced communication technologies (ACT) and semiconductors.
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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.
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