Women in Innovation Awards 2025 to 2026

About

The Women in Innovation Awards 2025 to 2026, organized by Innovate UK, offers grants of up to £75,000 and tailored business support to women founders of late-stage startups in the UK, particularly in growth sectors like advanced manufacturing, digital technology, and life sciences, helping them achieve their ambitious growth plans.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Up to £75,000 in grant funding available
• 🎓Business Support
  Customized business support to help achieve ambitious growth plans
• 🌐Networking Opportunities
  Access to a network of industry leaders and innovators
• 📈Growth Potential
  Support aimed at helping businesses reach critical growth stages.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to women founders or co-founders of businesses registered in the UK
• Must be a legally registered micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise (MSME) in the UK
• Must be in the late stage of startup development
• Projects must align with growth sectors such as advanced manufacturing, digital and technology, or life sciences.

Participation Commitments

• Must submit a complete application by the deadline
• May be required to present the business plan or project at a specified event.

Target Sector

Focused on advanced manufacturing, digital technology, and life sciences

Target Location

Open to women-led startups in the UK