Innovate UK EDGE

UK Research & Innovation

Information last verified: August 2026 · Source: iuk-business-connect.org.uk

Stage

Early revenue, Scaling

Location

Equity

No equity taken

Cost

Free

Delivery

Virtual

Any sector

Early revenueScaling

Innovate UK Business Growth (formerly Innovate UK EDGE) is Innovate UK's national business growth and scaling service. It gives innovation-driven small and medium businesses one-to-one support from innovation and growth specialists in every UK region and nation, covering IP and innovation strategy, sourcing funding and investor readiness, and entering new markets. Note that as part of Innovate UK's current strategy review, new requests into the service have been paused, though support continues for existing and committed clients.

Why this programme

Build product / validate MVP

Innovation management specialists providing hands-on product development and commercialisation support

Access to mentors / operators

Dedicated Innovation and Growth Specialist assigned to you

Raise funding

Expert guidance on grant applications and investor readiness

Find customers / partnerships

Specialist help with commercialisation and market entry

Scale & grow

Dedicated Growth Specialists help scaling businesses with commercialisation, market expansion and operational readiness

Interested in Innovate UK EDGE?

Head to their website for current cohort dates and how to apply.

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