Digital & tech grants for UK small businesses
Open UK grants that fund software, AI, websites and automation, checked against each funder’s own pages. Find the ones that fit, then get the supplier quote your application needs, free, within 72 hours.
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Grants for small-business tech projects in the UK come from many places: councils, growth hubs, enterprise agencies, the devolved governments and national programmes like Made Smarter. They pay towards software, apps, websites, online shops, AI and automation. Many pay a share of the cost rather than all of it, and many ask for a written quote from a supplier before you apply.
This list brings the ones we know about into one place. For each scheme you’ll see where your business needs to be based, how much it pays, whether it’s open and when it closes, with a link to the funder’s own page and the date we last checked it. A scheme we haven’t re-checked in 45 days comes off the list until we have.
Answer the three questions below to narrow it down, then open a scheme to see who can apply.
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Concept Plus Grant (Techstart)
Techstart Ventures (funded by Invest Northern Ireland)WhereNorthern IrelandFundingUp to £30,000OpenCloses 13 Oct 20261 day left
Proof-of-concept grant for Northern Ireland founders with a novel idea, covering prototype development, market validation and independent third-party supplier costs. The current round closes at 5pm on 13 October 2026.
Who can apply
- Principal applicant resident in NI; limited companies registered in NI
- Sole traders, partnerships or limited companies; CICs and social enterprises not considered
- Applicant must be the founder (for limited companies, a director and majority or equal shareholder)
- Must have a novel concept (tech or non-tech)
- University-owned companies or IP not eligible
- No more than two unsuccessful applications in the 2025-2030 fund period
- Paid in arrears against invoices; Innovate NI Assessment required before drawdown
What it pays for
- Concept or prototype development
- Market research, e.g. domain expert consultancy and relevant events
- Market validation and market testing with potential customers
- Software subscriptions, cloud infrastructure, AI and productivity tools, development platforms
- Assessment of uniqueness of IP
- Independent third-party suppliers (completely independent of the applicant; no geographic restriction)
- Own costs for limited companies (max 30% of the grant, £200/day) with a clear output
What it won’t pay for
- Company registration and IP protection costs
- Product development beyond the core product; marketing and costs of selling
- Costs before the award or outside the agreed project timeframe
- VAT if you are VAT registered
- Tablets, laptops, trading stock and rent
- Admin or project management time, and subsistence
How to apply
- Complete the online application form on techstartgrants.com by 5pm on 13 Oct 2026.
- Eligible applicants are invited to a remote pitch session with Techstart (weeks commencing 9 and 16 Nov 2026).
- Applications and pitches are reviewed and decisions made.
- If successful, agree an expenditure plan with Techstart and provide the corresponding quotations.
- A Letter of Offer is issued; complete the Innovate NI Assessment before drawing down any grant.
What the quotes must show
- At application, outline independent third-party costs and provide quotes where possible
- If successful, quotations matching the agreed expenditure plan are required
- Supplier must be completely independent of the applicant (no relationship or directorship)
- Changes to agreed expenditure must be approved by Techstart in writing in advance
- Funding
- Up to £30,000
- Covers
- Can cover the full cost
- Applications
- Closes 13 October 2026
- Supplier quote
- Where possible at application
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Business Growth Fund 2026-27 (North Lanarkshire)
North Lanarkshire CouncilWhereNorth LanarkshireFunding£1,000 to £20,000OpenCloses 4 Dec 2026
Competitive capital and growth grant for North Lanarkshire SMEs in key sectors, covering items such as bespoke software and e-commerce platforms. Up to 50% of net costs, up to £20,000 per application.
Who can apply
- SME (under 250 employees) based in North Lanarkshire, in a key sector (e.g. digital, creative, manufacturing, logistics, tourism)
- Trading at least 12 months with turnover at the VAT threshold (exceptions for high-growth projects)
- Must be working with a Business Gateway adviser
- ICT/digital capital projects must be discussed with the adviser first
- Businesses employing staff must pay the Real Living Wage
- Applications over £10,000 must show community benefit
- Max 2 awards and £40,000 per business in a rolling 24 months; max 10 items per application
What it pays for
- Bespoke software
- E-commerce platforms
- Bespoke ICT equipment
- Servers or cloud-based systems
- Machinery or equipment, and green capital projects
- Infrastructure improvements such as premises or ICT cabling (up to £20,000)
- Workforce or skills development (up to £5,000)
- Exhibition support (up to £4,000)
What it won’t pay for
- VAT and delivery costs
- Projects already started, or orders or deposits placed before the application decision
- Capital expenditure and infrastructure grants for home-based businesses
How to apply
- Contact Business Gateway Lanarkshire (01698 442837, lanarkshire@bgateway.com) and work with a Business Gateway adviser.
- A council officer visits your premises and meets the directors or owners before you apply.
- Once eligibility is confirmed, your adviser sends a web link to the online application form.
- Submit the form with evidence (incl. business plan, accounts, 12-month cash flow and two supplier quotes) by a monthly deadline: 5pm 16 Oct, 13 Nov or 4 Dec 2026.
- A monthly panel decides. If awarded, buy within six months, pay suppliers, then claim (final claim deadline 5pm 29 Jan 2027).
What the quotes must show
- On the supplier's own headed paper (ideally PDF or a scan); email quotes only if clearly from the supplier's business email
- Dated within the last 3 months, citing your business name and address and the supplier's contact details
- Clear breakdown of goods or services; impartial, accurate and value for money; handwritten quotes not accepted
- Declare any personal, business or financial connection to your preferred supplier and discuss it with your adviser first
- Funding
- £1,000 to £20,000
- Covers
- Covers up to 50% of costs
- Applications
- Closes 4 December 2026
- Supplier quote
- 2, each from a different supplier
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Local Growth Fund: Conwy Business Growth & Resilience Programme
Conwy County Borough CouncilWhereConwyFunding£3,000 to £50,000OpenNo closing date given
Growth grant for Conwy SMEs, covering digitalisation and automation, specialist software, e-commerce systems, new websites and customer management systems. Up to 70% of costs.
Who can apply
- Located in Conwy County Borough; actively trading and registered with HMRC
- SME up to 250 employees; turnover under €50m or balance sheet under €43m
- Minimum 30% applicant contribution; match funding in place
- Must deliver at least one LGF output and one outcome
- Priority sectors incl. creative, professional services, manufacturing, health, tourism; others if aligned (e.g. digital adoption)
- Minimum individual item cost £100
- First come, first served until funds are committed
What it pays for
- Digitalisation and automation
- Specialist software required for business growth
- Digital transformation projects and new technologies
- E-commerce systems, new websites and digital sales platforms
- Customer management systems
- Specialist consultancy
- Capital equipment, installation and commissioning
- Business development related training
What it won’t pay for
- Retrospective spend or projects started before approval
- Routine replacement of assets incl. upgrades of IT equipment and software
- Salaries, normal operating costs and stock
- Recoverable VAT, cash purchases, hire purchase or lease agreements
- Work carried out by the applicant or their own employees
- General maintenance and repair
How to apply
- Speak to Conwy Business Support (business@conwy.gov.uk, 01492 574574) before applying.
- Read the criteria and guidance documents in full.
- Submit the online application with business plan, accounts, 12-month cash flow, P&L forecast, match funding evidence, HMRC registration and quotes.
- The Grant Review Panel decides; do not spend anything on the project until you have written confirmation.
- Complete the project and claim by the date in your grant offer (before end of March 2027).
What the quotes must show
- Itemised
- Comparable
- Demonstrate value for money
- From independent suppliers
- Declare any personal, family or business connection to a supplier; connected contractors must charge without profit margin
- The council may contact businesses that submitted quotations
- Funding
- £3,000 to £50,000
- Covers
- Covers up to 70% of costs
- Applications
- No closing date given
- Supplier quote
- 2 up to £10,000; 3 for £10,001 and above
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Technology Development Grant (HIE DaTE)
Highlands and Islands EnterpriseWhereHighlands and IslandsFunding£10,000 to £25,000OpenNo closing date given
Grant for Highlands and Islands businesses researching, developing and testing a new digital or technology-led product, process or service, including software, SaaS, AI, platforms and apps. Minimum £10,000.
Who can apply
- Based in the Highlands and Islands Enterprise area
- Fewer than 50 employees (incl. community and social enterprises)
- Technology must be central to a new product, process or service
- Routine business advice, incremental improvement or general digital adoption not eligible
- Retail, hospitality, personal or general business services unlikely unless creating a new tech venture
- Fair Work conditions apply; pay costs upfront and claim in arrears
- Rolling while funds last; applications close May 2027 (exact day not published)
What it pays for
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning products
- Software development and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions
- Digital platforms, apps and online services
- Data innovation and data-driven products
- Robotics, automation and cobotics
- IoT, sensor-based and connected technology products
- Cyber security, AR/VR and immersive technologies
- Other technology-enabled products with proprietary IP, incl. emerging and deep tech
What it won’t pay for
- Projects previously funded by HIE
- Salary costs of payroll employees
- Placements
- Legal costs
- Travel and accommodation (generally excluded; case by case depending on location)
How to apply
- Complete HIE's enquiry form; a member of the HIE team will get in touch.
- Apply with an outline brief, evidence of at least three contractor quotes and justification for your chosen supplier.
- HIE appraises each case (need for funding, viability, ability to deliver, economic impact); intervention level is agreed during the application.
- If offered a grant, complete the work and pay suppliers upfront, then submit a claim; HIE pays in arrears.
What the quotes must show
- Provide an outline brief for the work, evidence of at least three quotes from potential contractors and justification for your choice
- Choose your own suppliers: HIE cannot recommend suppliers
- If you pay a supplier by business credit card, say so at application; the card must be paid before you claim
- Funding
- £10,000 to £25,000
- Applications
- No closing date given
- Supplier quote
- At least three
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Made Smarter Adoption (North West)
Made Smarter (Department for Business and Trade)WhereNorth WestFundingUp to £20,000OpenNo closing date given
Match-funded grant for North West manufacturing SMEs adopting digital technology, covering technology and advice identified through the Made Smarter assessment and digital roadmap.
Who can apply
- SME manufacturer with operations in the region
- Join the programme (assessment and digital roadmap) before applying for a grant
- Turnover under £36m or balance sheet under £18m
What it pays for
- Equipment to implement digital technology projects
- Specialist advice to implement projects
How to apply
- Register your business as a manufacturer on the regional Made Smarter page.
- A Made Smarter specialist assesses your business and runs a diagnostic or digital assessment.
- Build a digital transformation roadmap with the team.
- Apply for a match-funded grant for eligible projects identified in your roadmap.
- Funding
- Up to £20,000
- Covers
- Covers up to 50% of costs
- Applications
- No closing date given
- Supplier quote
- Check the guidance
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Made Smarter Adoption (Yorkshire and the Humber)
Made Smarter (Department for Business and Trade)WhereYorkshire and the HumberFundingUp to £20,000OpenNo closing date given
Match-funded grant for Yorkshire and the Humber manufacturing SMEs adopting digital technology, covering technology and advice identified through the Made Smarter assessment and digital roadmap.
Who can apply
- SME manufacturer with operations in the region
- Join the programme (assessment and digital roadmap) before applying for a grant
- Turnover under £36m or balance sheet under £18m
- Projects must show clear additionality
- Grants are paid retrospectively
What it pays for
- Industry 4.0 technology adoption for projects identified through your digital assessment
- Consultant or academic expertise for targeted projects (up to 50% match funding)
How to apply
- Register your business as a manufacturer on the regional Made Smarter page.
- A Made Smarter specialist assesses your business and runs a diagnostic or digital assessment.
- Build a digital transformation roadmap with the team.
- Apply for a match-funded grant for eligible projects identified in your roadmap.
- Funding
- Up to £20,000
- Covers
- Covers up to 50% of costs
- Applications
- No closing date given
- Supplier quote
- Check the guidance
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Made Smarter Adoption (East Midlands)
Made Smarter (Department for Business and Trade)WhereEast MidlandsFundingUp to £20,000OpenNo closing date given
Match-funded grant for East Midlands manufacturing SMEs adopting digital technology, covering technology and advice identified through the Made Smarter assessment and digital roadmap.
Who can apply
- SME manufacturer with operations in the region
- Join the programme (assessment and digital roadmap) before applying for a grant
What it pays for
- Equipment and/or specialist advice for Industrial Digital Technology projects
- Cognitive computing and AI (machine learning)
- Data and systems integration; big data and analytics
- Internet of Things (sensors, barcode, RFID etc.), mobile devices and wearables
- AR and VR; additive manufacturing; industrial cyber security
How to apply
- Register your business as a manufacturer on the regional Made Smarter page.
- A Made Smarter specialist assesses your business and runs a diagnostic or digital assessment.
- Build a digital transformation roadmap with the team.
- Apply for a match-funded grant for eligible projects identified in your roadmap.
- Funding
- Up to £20,000
- Covers
- Covers up to 50% of costs
- Applications
- No closing date given
- Supplier quote
- Check the guidance
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Made Smarter Adoption (West Midlands)
Made Smarter (Department for Business and Trade)WhereWest MidlandsFundingUp to £20,000OpenNo closing date given
Match-funded grant for West Midlands manufacturing SMEs adopting digital technology, covering technology and advice identified through the Made Smarter assessment and digital roadmap.
Who can apply
- SME manufacturer with operations in the region
- Join the programme (assessment and digital roadmap) before applying for a grant
- Advanced manufacturing and engineering SMEs
What it pays for
- Digital technology equipment to implement projects
- Specialist advice to implement projects
How to apply
- Register your business as a manufacturer on the regional Made Smarter page.
- A Made Smarter specialist assesses your business and runs a diagnostic or digital assessment.
- Build a digital transformation roadmap with the team.
- Apply for a match-funded grant for eligible projects identified in your roadmap.
- Funding
- Up to £20,000
- Covers
- Covers up to 50% of costs
- Applications
- No closing date given
- Supplier quote
- Check the guidance
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Made Smarter Adoption (South East)
Made Smarter (Department for Business and Trade)WhereSouth EastFundingUp to £20,000OpenNo closing date given
Match-funded grant for South East manufacturing SMEs adopting digital technology, covering technology and advice identified through the Made Smarter assessment and digital roadmap.
Who can apply
- SME manufacturer with operations in the region
- Join the programme (assessment and digital roadmap) before applying for a grant
- A limited number of grants up to £50,000
- Annual turnover below £44m; under £315k State aid in last 3 years
- Not part of a larger group or owned by private equity
- Programme runs until end of March 2027
What it pays for
- Equipment (hardware or software)
How to apply
- Register your business as a manufacturer on the regional Made Smarter page.
- A Made Smarter specialist assesses your business and runs a diagnostic or digital assessment.
- Build a digital transformation roadmap with the team.
- Apply for a match-funded grant for eligible projects identified in your roadmap.
- Funding
- Up to £20,000
- Covers
- Covers up to 50% of costs
- Applications
- No closing date given
- Supplier quote
- Check the guidance
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Made Smarter Adoption (South West)
Made Smarter (Department for Business and Trade)WhereSouth WestFunding£1,000 to £20,000OpenNo closing date given
Match-funded grant for South West manufacturing SMEs adopting digital technology, covering technology and advice identified through the Made Smarter assessment and digital roadmap.
Who can apply
- SME manufacturer with operations in the region
- Join the programme (assessment and digital roadmap) before applying for a grant
- Registered or trading in the South West
- Grants between £1,000 and £20,000
What it pays for
- Expert advice from a technology specialist
- Purchase of new software and/or equipment
How to apply
- Register your business as a manufacturer on the regional Made Smarter page.
- A Made Smarter specialist assesses your business and runs a diagnostic or digital assessment.
- Build a digital transformation roadmap with the team.
- Apply for a match-funded grant for eligible projects identified in your roadmap.
- Funding
- £1,000 to £20,000
- Covers
- Covers up to 50% of costs
- Applications
- No closing date given
- Supplier quote
- Check the guidance
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Made Smarter Adoption (East of England)
Made Smarter (Department for Business and Trade)WhereEast of EnglandFundingUp to £20,000OpenNo closing date given
Match-funded grant for East of England manufacturing SMEs adopting digital technology, covering technology and advice identified through the Made Smarter assessment and digital roadmap.
Who can apply
- SME manufacturer with operations in the region
- Join the programme (assessment and digital roadmap) before applying for a grant
- Manufacturing SMEs in Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire or Bedfordshire
- Page says only 10% of 2026-27 roadmaps remain
What it pays for
- Equipment
- Software
- Specialist expertise or services
How to apply
- Register your business as a manufacturer on the regional Made Smarter page.
- A Made Smarter specialist assesses your business and runs a diagnostic or digital assessment.
- Build a digital transformation roadmap with the team.
- Apply for a match-funded grant for eligible projects identified in your roadmap.
- Funding
- Up to £20,000
- Covers
- Covers up to 50% of costs
- Applications
- No closing date given
- Supplier quote
- Check the guidance
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Made Smarter Adoption (London)
Made Smarter (Department for Business and Trade)WhereLondonFundingUp to £20,000OpenNo closing date given
Match-funded grant for London manufacturing SMEs adopting digital technology, covering technology and advice identified through the Made Smarter assessment and digital roadmap.
Who can apply
- SME manufacturer with operations in the region
- Join the programme (assessment and digital roadmap) before applying for a grant
- Minimum 50% applicant contribution
What it pays for
- New digital tools, systems or equipment
How to apply
- Register your business as a manufacturer on the regional Made Smarter page.
- A Made Smarter specialist assesses your business and runs a diagnostic or digital assessment.
- Build a digital transformation roadmap with the team.
- Apply for a match-funded grant for eligible projects identified in your roadmap.
- Funding
- Up to £20,000
- Covers
- Covers up to 50% of costs
- Applications
- No closing date given
- Supplier quote
- Check the guidance
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Digital Development Grant (Renfrewshire)
Renfrewshire CouncilWhereRenfrewshireFunding£1,000 to £10,000OpenNo closing date given
Grant for Renfrewshire businesses developing and implementing new digital systems to improve business performance and enable growth, covering up to 50% of eligible expenditure.
Who can apply
- Business located in Renfrewshire
- No closing date published
What it pays for
- Development and implementation of new digital systems that aim to improve business performance and enable growth
How to apply
- Register or sign in to Renfrewshire Council MyAccount and complete the online 'Apply for a digital development grant' form.
- Funding
- £1,000 to £10,000
- Covers
- Covers up to 50% of costs
- Applications
- No closing date given
- Supplier quote
- Check the guidance
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Technology Kickstart Grant (HIE DaTE)
Highlands and Islands EnterpriseWhereHighlands and IslandsFunding£2,000 to £10,000OpenNo closing date given
Early-stage R&D grant for founders and small businesses in the Highlands and Islands developing a new digital or technology-led minimum viable product, process or service. Covers a proportion of costs, minimum £2,000.
Who can apply
- Based in the Highlands and Islands Enterprise area
- Fewer than 50 employees (incl. community and social enterprises)
- Technology must be central to a new product, process or service
- Routine business advice, incremental improvement or general digital adoption not eligible
- Retail, hospitality, personal or general business services unlikely unless creating a new tech venture
- Fair Work conditions apply; pay costs upfront and claim in arrears
- Rolling while funds last; applications close May 2027 (exact day not published)
What it pays for
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning products
- Software development and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions
- Digital platforms, apps and online services
- Data innovation and data-driven products
- Robotics, automation and cobotics
- IoT, sensor-based and connected technology products
- Cyber security, AR/VR and immersive technologies
- Other technology-enabled products with proprietary IP, incl. emerging and deep tech
What it won’t pay for
- Projects previously funded by HIE
- Salary costs of payroll employees
- Placements
- Legal costs
- Travel and accommodation (generally excluded; case by case depending on location)
How to apply
- Complete HIE's enquiry form; a member of the HIE team will get in touch.
- Apply with an outline brief, evidence of at least three contractor quotes and justification for your chosen supplier.
- HIE appraises each case (need for funding, viability, ability to deliver, economic impact); intervention level is agreed during the application.
- If offered a grant, complete the work and pay suppliers upfront, then submit a claim; HIE pays in arrears.
What the quotes must show
- Provide an outline brief for the work, evidence of at least three quotes from potential contractors and justification for your choice
- Choose your own suppliers: HIE cannot recommend suppliers
- If you pay a supplier by business credit card, say so at application; the card must be paid before you claim
- Funding
- £2,000 to £10,000
- Applications
- No closing date given
- Supplier quote
- At least three
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Digital Development Grant (West Lothian)
West Lothian CouncilWhereWest LothianFundingUp to £7,500OpenNo closing date given
Grant for West Lothian businesses introducing new digital capabilities, such as building an e-commerce website, developing an app or buying software. Up to £7,500 against a total project cost of £15,000.
Who can apply
- Based in West Lothian; key sectors incl. electronics and software, creative, manufacturing, tourism (others if strategically aligned)
- Trading more than 12 months and reached the VAT threshold
- Up to 50% of eligible costs; maximum project cost £15,000
- Businesses employing staff must pay at least the Real Living Wage
- Do not apply if awarded a Digital Development Grant in the last 12 months
- No reapplying for 18 months after drawdown; max 2 grants per business
- No closing date published; budgets are limited
What it pays for
- Building an e-commerce website
- Developing an app
- Purchase of software and IT, and digital hardware
- Improving IT infrastructure
- Enhancing digital skills of the workforce
What it won’t pay for
- VAT
- Activities already started before applying
How to apply
- Review West Lothian Council's business funding guide (priorities, key sectors and pre-application criteria).
- Register interest by emailing invest@westlothian.gov.uk; funding is delivered by Business Gateway West Lothian.
- Apply with management accounts, financial projections and an environmental plan.
- If awarded, pay upfront and reclaim the grant with invoices and bank statements (paid retrospectively).
- Funding
- Up to £7,500
- Covers
- Covers up to 50% of costs
- Applications
- No closing date given
- Supplier quote
- Check the guidance
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Business Development Grants 2026-27 (East Renfrewshire)
East Renfrewshire CouncilWhereEast RenfrewshireFundingUp to £5,000OpenNo closing date given
Grants for East Renfrewshire businesses towards bespoke IT software, IT equipment for new services and e-commerce activity. Off-the-shelf software and non-e-commerce brochure websites are excluded.
Who can apply
- Located and trading in East Renfrewshire
- Micro Business Grant: trading 12+ months, 16+ hours a week, turnover £10k-£100k, up to £2,000
- Small Business Growth Grant: trading 12+ months, turnover £100k+, 50% of eligible costs, £2,001-£5,000
- Items must be purchased outright
- Not in debt to the council (active repayment plans considered)
- Available between now and February 2027 (exact day not published)
What it pays for
- Bespoke IT software
- IT equipment for new services
- Marketing and e-commerce activities
- Capital equipment for new services, products or processes
- Exhibiting at a national trade show
- Commercial property improvements incl. energy efficiency measures
What it won’t pay for
- Off-the-shelf software packages (e.g. Microsoft Office, Sage)
- Laptops, tablets or mobile phones
- Websites or brochures without a clear focus on e-commerce; social media advertising
- Purchases or orders already made; hire purchase, lease or finance
- Furniture, consumables, second-hand equipment, vehicles
- Transport, subsistence or accommodation
How to apply
- Check the eligibility criteria on the council's page.
- Complete the online application form and upload supporting documents (it has no save facility and times out after 45 minutes).
- Include 1 written quote per item, your last 2 months of business bank statements, annual accounts and an income and expenditure projection.
- The council reviews the application and may visit; a decision is usually made within 14 days.
What the quotes must show
- Micro grants: give your rationale for the chosen supplier
- Funding
- Up to £5,000
- Applications
- No closing date given
- Supplier quote
- 1 written quote per item
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Bulwell Business Growth Grant 2026-2028
Nottingham City CouncilWhereBulwell, NottinghamFunding£1,000 to £5,000OpenNo closing date given
Capital grant for businesses in Nottingham's Bulwell and Bulwell Forest wards, covering technology, software, web design and development and e-commerce development, at 50% of project cost excluding VAT.
Who can apply
- Located in Bulwell or Bulwell Forest ward, Nottingham
- Trading at least 12 months
- Registered at Companies House or with an HMRC UTR
- Must fund 100% upfront; PayPal, personal credit cards, cash and cheques not accepted
- No arrears or debts with Nottingham City Council
- Capital only; open until all funding is committed
What it pays for
- Capital investment such as machinery, equipment, technology and software
- Web design and development, and e-commerce development
- Research and development, e.g. product development incl. prototypes
What it won’t pay for
- Updating or adding content to existing websites
- Recurring revenue costs such as salaries, rent and subscriptions
- Repairs or maintenance of existing ICT, and like-for-like replacements
- Mobile phones, vehicles and printed marketing
- VAT
- Goods or services bought before the grant agreement
How to apply
- Submit an Expression of Interest form (from the council's Bulwell regeneration page or econdev.grants@nottinghamcity.gov.uk).
- The council checks project and item eligibility.
- If eligible, you're invited to a full application and connected to a Nottingham City Business Growth Hub adviser.
- Submit the full application with supplier quote(s), two years' full accounts and recent management accounts.
- Due diligence, appraisal and a grant panel follow; don't commit to any supplier before the grant agreement is signed.
- Pay 100% upfront, then claim 50% back; all claims by 10 March 2028.
What the quotes must show
- State whether VAT applies and give prices including and excluding VAT
- If the supplier isn't VAT registered, provide email confirmation from them
- Explain why your preferred supplier is best for price and quality (Appendix A of the full form)
- No supplier the business, its directors or agents are connected to
- Funding
- £1,000 to £5,000
- Covers
- Covers up to 50% of costs
- Applications
- No closing date given
- Supplier quote
- 1 under £25,000 net; 3 at £25,000 or more
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Technology Advice and Mentoring Grant (HIE DaTE)
Highlands and Islands EnterpriseWhereHighlands and IslandsFunding£2,000 to £5,000OpenNo closing date given
Grant towards paid specialist advice and mentoring for Highlands and Islands tech founders, such as technical scoping, product roadmaps, MVP requirements and technical feasibility. Minimum £2,000.
Who can apply
- Based in the Highlands and Islands Enterprise area
- Fewer than 50 employees (incl. community and social enterprises)
- Technology must be central to a new product, process or service
- Routine business advice, incremental improvement or general digital adoption not eligible
- Retail, hospitality, personal or general business services unlikely unless creating a new tech venture
- Fair Work conditions apply; pay costs upfront and claim in arrears
- Rolling while funds last; applications close May 2027 (exact day not published)
What it pays for
- Technical scoping, product roadmap planning and advice on minimum viable product requirements
- Customer discovery, market research, market testing and competitor analysis
- Refining the business idea, value proposition and target market
- Business model development, pricing, commercial planning and go-to-market preparation
- Founder mentoring on start-up readiness and investment preparedness
- Specialist advice to prepare a business plan, action plan or investor-ready proposition
What it won’t pay for
- Projects previously funded by HIE
- Own time or salary costs of payroll employees
- Materials
- Placements
- Legal costs
- Travel and accommodation (generally excluded; case by case depending on location)
How to apply
- Complete HIE's enquiry form; a member of the HIE team will get in touch.
- Apply with an outline brief, evidence of at least three contractor quotes and justification for your chosen supplier.
- HIE appraises each case (need for funding, viability, ability to deliver, economic impact); intervention level is agreed during the application.
- If offered a grant, complete the work and pay suppliers upfront, then submit a claim; HIE pays in arrears.
What the quotes must show
- Identify up to three eligible consultants or mentors; provide evidence of at least three quotes and justification for your choice
- Choose your own supplier: HIE cannot recommend suppliers
- If you pay a supplier by business credit card, say so at application; the card must be paid before you claim
- Funding
- £2,000 to £5,000
- Applications
- No closing date given
- Supplier quote
- At least three
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Elmbridge Digital High Street Boost
Elmbridge Borough CouncilWhereElmbridgeFundingUp to £2,000OpenNo closing date given
Grant for independent high street retailers in Elmbridge to set up or upgrade an e-commerce website. The first £1,000 is fully funded; funding above that, up to £2,000, needs a 50% match.
Who can apply
- Independent retail business selling goods, with a public-facing shop in Elmbridge
- Normally within primary or secondary town centre or high street frontages
- Professional services businesses not eligible
- One grant per business; not if previously awarded a digital high street grant
- Grants paid retrospectively after completion
- No closing date published
What it pays for
- Establishing or upgrading websites with e-commerce functionality
What it won’t pay for
- Websites without an e-commerce function
- Hardware (e.g. computers or tablets)
- Services such as digital coaching or consultancy, and professional fees
- Maintenance, domain names, or website hosting as a stand-alone cost
- Paid online advertising (e.g. Google AdWords, Facebook)
- Ongoing or annual costs, and projects started before a grant offer
How to apply
- Read the Elmbridge Digital High Street Fund guidance notes.
- Complete the PDF or Word application form and sign it.
- Email it to business@elmbridge.gov.uk with 2 quotes, an outline of your current website and online presence, expected benefits and a sustainability action plan.
- The council checks business rates, licensing and payment history; the decision-making body decides (no appeal).
- Start within 6 months and finish within 12 months of the offer; the grant is paid after completion against verifiable invoices.
What the quotes must show
- Web page: one quote must be from an Elmbridge-based supplier; guidance notes say one preferably from an Elmbridge supplier
- Only UK-based suppliers can be considered
- Itemised and showing the VAT amount; if VAT registered, list costs excluding VAT
- Funding
- Up to £2,000
- Applications
- No closing date given
- Supplier quote
- 2 comparable quotes
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Go Digital (Norfolk)
Norfolk County Council (via New Anglia Growth Hub)WhereNorfolkFundingUp to £500OpenNo closing date given
Free digital adviser support for Norfolk businesses, plus a grant to help implement the resulting digital action plan.
Who can apply
- Based in Norfolk; fewer than 250 employees; turnover under £54m
- Trading for the past 6 months
- Already using digital technology in some way (e.g. website or social media)
- Under £315k Minimal Financial Assistance in the last 3 years
- First come, first served
What it pays for
- An item or service that follows your Go Digital adviser's action plan
What it won’t pay for
- Ongoing costs incurred before starting the programme
How to apply
- Apply online for the Go Digital programme and get matched with a digital adviser for an audit and action plan.
- After your adviser submits the approved Audit & Action Plan, you're emailed an invitation to apply for the grant.
- Complete the online grant application describing your project, total cost and how it follows your action plan.
- If approved, accept the grant offer letter and provide bank details.
- Buy the approved product or service, then send proof of payment to godigital@norfolk.gov.uk; payment within 30 days.
- Funding
- Up to £500
- Applications
- No closing date given
- Supplier quote
- Not asked for
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Made Smarter Adoption (North East)
Made Smarter (Department for Business and Trade)WhereNorth EastFundingSee the official pageOpenNo closing date given
Match-funded grant for North East manufacturing SMEs adopting digital technology, covering technology and advice identified through the Made Smarter assessment and digital roadmap.
Who can apply
- SME manufacturer with operations in the region
- Join the programme (assessment and digital roadmap) before applying for a grant
- SMEs (under 250 employees) in manufacturing and advanced manufacturing in the North East MSA and Tees Valley CA areas
What it pays for
- New technology and software
How to apply
- Register your business as a manufacturer on the regional Made Smarter page.
- A Made Smarter specialist assesses your business and runs a diagnostic or digital assessment.
- Build a digital transformation roadmap with the team.
- Apply for a match-funded grant for eligible projects identified in your roadmap.
- Funding
- See the official page
- Applications
- No closing date given
- Supplier quote
- Check the guidance
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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The Regional Innovation Challenge (Techstart Concept Grant)
Techstart Ventures (funded by Invest Northern Ireland)WhereNorthern IrelandFundingUp to £15,000Opening soonExpected summer 2027
Proof-of-concept grant for Northern Ireland founders with novel business ideas, supported by local innovation hubs. Techstart lists the next opening as summer 2027.
Who can apply
- Principal applicant resident in NI; limited companies registered in NI
- Sole traders, partnerships or limited companies; CICs and social enterprises not considered
- Applicant must be the founder (for limited companies, a director and majority or equal shareholder)
- Must have a novel concept (tech or non-tech)
- University-owned companies or IP not eligible
- No more than two unsuccessful applications in the 2025-2030 fund period
- Paid in arrears against invoices; Innovate NI Assessment required before drawdown
- Held once per year
What it pays for
- Concept or prototype development
- Market research, e.g. domain expert consultancy and relevant events
- Market validation and market testing with potential customers
- Software subscriptions, cloud infrastructure, AI and productivity tools, development platforms
- Assessment of uniqueness of IP
- Independent third-party suppliers (completely independent of the applicant; no geographic restriction)
- Own costs for limited companies (max 30% of the grant, £200/day) with a clear output
What it won’t pay for
- Company registration and IP protection costs
- Product development beyond the core product; marketing and costs of selling
- Costs before the award or outside the agreed project timeframe
- VAT if you are VAT registered
- Tablets, laptops, trading stock and rent
- Admin or project management time, and subsistence
How to apply
- When the competition opens, complete the online application form on techstartgrants.com by the closing date.
- Eligible applicants are invited to a short pitch and Q&A session with Techstart.
- If successful, agree an expenditure plan with Techstart and provide the corresponding quotations.
- A Letter of Offer is issued; complete the Innovate NI Assessment before drawing down any grant.
What the quotes must show
- At application, outline independent third-party costs and provide quotes where possible
- If successful, quotations matching the agreed expenditure plan are required
- Supplier must be completely independent of the applicant (no relationship or directorship)
- Changes to agreed expenditure must be approved by Techstart in writing in advance
- Funding
- Up to £15,000
- Covers
- Can cover the full cost
- Applications
- Expected summer 2027
- Supplier quote
- Where possible at application
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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SMART: SCOTLAND
Scottish EnterpriseWhereScotlandFundingSee the official pageOpening soonExpected late autumn 2026
Scottish Enterprise's SMART: SCOTLAND feasibility grant is on hold and not accepting applications. Scottish Enterprise says a new fund will launch in late autumn 2026; its terms aren't published yet.
Who can apply
- New fund's terms not yet published
- Previous round: Scottish SMEs with technically innovative feasibility projects with a commercial endpoint
- Previous round: management and technical resources could be in-house or brought in
How to apply
- Sign up for Scottish Enterprise's newsletter for updates on the new fund; no applications are being accepted now.
- Funding
- See the official page
- Applications
- Expected late autumn 2026
- Supplier quote
- Check the guidance
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Closed for now 3Between rounds. Worth knowing about for next time.
South Midlands Capital Growth Grant
South Midlands Growth HubWhereBedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes, North and West NorthamptonsFunding£5,000 to £25,000Closed for now
Capital grant for innovative projects by businesses in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes and North and West Northamptonshire, incl. software and capitalised website development. Up to 50%; the 2026 round has closed.
Who can apply
- SME based in one of the six South Midlands areas (registered in the UK)
- Registered, trading enterprise; not an undertaking in difficulty
- Capital expenditure only; 50% match funding required
- One application per group of linked companies
- Full applications closed 25 Sep 2026; decisions expected from w/c 23 Nov 2026
What it pays for
- Software development: coding, testing, installation and configuration
- Perpetual software licences and hardware directly related to the software project
- Website or web application development that can be capitalised (not just promotion)
- Plant, equipment and machinery for new products or processes
- Equipment to support new product or service development
- Patents and domain names
- Improvements to commercial buildings (with evidence)
What it won’t pay for
- Monthly or annual software licences (e.g. SaaS)
- Software maintenance, training and bug fixing once live; minor updates
- Routine replacement of consumables, laptops, software licences; like-for-like
- Core running or staff costs, working capital
- Stand-alone social media set-up or management; vans; land or buildings
- Costs before the grant offer date or after the scheme end date
How to apply
- Submit an Expression of Interest (2026 deadline was 5pm 23 Jul 2026).
- If invited, submit a full application with documents via the online portal (2026 deadline was 5pm 25 Sep 2026).
- Shortlisted applicants pitch in person to the Grant Investment Panel.
- If approved, a Grant Offer Letter sets the earliest start date; projects must finish by 31 Dec 2027.
What the quotes must show
- At least one quote from a local provider
- From independent, unrelated suppliers and sourced independently (not by a supplier on your behalf)
- Itemised, showing VAT status, business name, address, phone, company number, VAT number and website
- Comparable, dated less than 3 months old, still valid and addressed to your organisation
- £25,000+: provide a procurement specification the quotes respond to
- If awarded, use the named preferred supplier unless changes are approved in writing
- Funding
- £5,000 to £25,000
- Covers
- Covers up to 50% of costs
- Applications
- Next round not announced
- Supplier quote
- 1 up to £4,999; 3 from £5,000 (one local)
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Business Productivity and Digitisation Grant (Sheffield)
Sheffield City CouncilWhereSheffieldFunding£2,500 to £12,500Closed for now
Sheffield strand of the South Yorkshire Business Productivity grant, for productivity (£5,000-£12,500) and digital (£2,500-£5,000) projects at 50%. Sheffield's budget is fully committed and the scheme is closed to new enquiries.
Who can apply
- Based in commercial premises in Sheffield with a lease or licence (no home-based, virtual or co-working)
- Trading 12+ months for productivity grants
- Must cover the full project cost upfront and pay supplier invoices by January 2027
- Not eligible if funded by the previous UKSPF project (Apr 2025-Mar 2026)
- Closed to new enquiries since September 2026 (budget fully committed)
What it pays for
- Introducing new digital technologies
- Revenue costs such as specialist business support
- Capital investment such as machinery, equipment and fit-out of premises
What it won’t pay for
- Projects with total costs over £125,000
- Any project activity committed before the grant offer letter
How to apply
- Scheme closed to new enquiries (September 2026). When open: email businessproductivityEOI@sheffield.gov.uk to request an eligibility form.
- The team assesses your referral and, if eligible, sends an application form.
- A panel decides; if approved you get a grant offer letter and the project starts within one month.
- Funding
- £2,500 to £12,500
- Covers
- Covers up to 50% of costs
- Applications
- Next round not announced
- Supplier quote
- Check the guidance
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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Digital Voucher Fund (Lincolnshire)
Lincolnshire County CouncilWhereLincolnshireFunding£1,000 to £5,000Closed for now
Vouchers for Lincolnshire businesses with fewer than 50 employees for specialist digital advice and new technology such as e-commerce, website and software development. Closed early due to demand.
Who can apply
- Lincolnshire businesses with fewer than 50 employees
- One application per business
- Closed at noon on 9 March due to demand (year not stated); no new round published
What it pays for
- 1-2-1 specialist digital advice
- E-commerce platforms and website development
- Software development
- Contactless payment systems
- IT hardware and software, e.g. for remote working or digitising processes
- Funding
- £1,000 to £5,000
- Covers
- Can cover the full cost
- Applications
- Next round not announced
- Supplier quote
- Check the guidance
- Last checked
- 11 October 2026
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ZeroPixel isn’t connected to any funder. Amounts, deadlines and rules change, so check the official page before you apply. The funder decides who gets funding.
Compare the schemes
Every open and upcoming scheme on one table. The share of costs is the most a grant will pay towards your project, and you fund the rest. Select a scheme to see its details.
| Scheme | Where | Funding | Share of costs | Stage | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concept Plus Grant (Techstart)Techstart Ventures (funded by Invest Northern Ireland) | Northern Ireland | Up to £30,000 | Up to 100% | Just an idea, Working prototype | OpenCloses 13 Oct 2026 |
| Business Growth Fund 2026-27 (North Lanarkshire)North Lanarkshire Council | North Lanarkshire | £1,000 to £20,000 | Up to 50% | Already trading | OpenCloses 4 Dec 2026 |
| Local Growth Fund: Conwy Business Growth & Resilience ProgrammeConwy County Borough Council | Conwy | £3,000 to £50,000 | Up to 70% | Already trading | OpenNo closing date given |
| Technology Development Grant (HIE DaTE)Highlands and Islands Enterprise | Highlands and Islands | £10,000 to £25,000 | Not stated | Working prototype, Already trading | OpenNo closing date given |
| Made Smarter Adoption (North West)Made Smarter (Department for Business and Trade) | North West | Up to £20,000 | Up to 50% | Already trading | OpenNo closing date given |
| Made Smarter Adoption (Yorkshire and the Humber)Made Smarter (Department for Business and Trade) | Yorkshire and the Humber | Up to £20,000 | Up to 50% | Already trading | OpenNo closing date given |
| Made Smarter Adoption (East Midlands)Made Smarter (Department for Business and Trade) | East Midlands | Up to £20,000 | Up to 50% | Already trading | OpenNo closing date given |
| Made Smarter Adoption (West Midlands)Made Smarter (Department for Business and Trade) | West Midlands | Up to £20,000 | Up to 50% | Already trading | OpenNo closing date given |
| Made Smarter Adoption (South East)Made Smarter (Department for Business and Trade) | South East | Up to £20,000 | Up to 50% | Already trading | OpenNo closing date given |
| Made Smarter Adoption (South West)Made Smarter (Department for Business and Trade) | South West | £1,000 to £20,000 | Up to 50% | Already trading | OpenNo closing date given |
| Made Smarter Adoption (East of England)Made Smarter (Department for Business and Trade) | East of England | Up to £20,000 | Up to 50% | Already trading | OpenNo closing date given |
| Made Smarter Adoption (London)Made Smarter (Department for Business and Trade) | London | Up to £20,000 | Up to 50% | Already trading | OpenNo closing date given |
| Digital Development Grant (Renfrewshire)Renfrewshire Council | Renfrewshire | £1,000 to £10,000 | Up to 50% | Already trading | OpenNo closing date given |
| Technology Kickstart Grant (HIE DaTE)Highlands and Islands Enterprise | Highlands and Islands | £2,000 to £10,000 | Not stated | Just an idea, Working prototype | OpenNo closing date given |
| Digital Development Grant (West Lothian)West Lothian Council | West Lothian | Up to £7,500 | Up to 50% | Already trading | OpenNo closing date given |
| Business Development Grants 2026-27 (East Renfrewshire)East Renfrewshire Council | East Renfrewshire | Up to £5,000 | Not stated | Already trading | OpenNo closing date given |
| Bulwell Business Growth Grant 2026-2028Nottingham City Council | Bulwell, Nottingham | £1,000 to £5,000 | Up to 50% | Already trading | OpenNo closing date given |
| Technology Advice and Mentoring Grant (HIE DaTE)Highlands and Islands Enterprise | Highlands and Islands | £2,000 to £5,000 | Not stated | Just an idea, Working prototype | OpenNo closing date given |
| Elmbridge Digital High Street BoostElmbridge Borough Council | Elmbridge | Up to £2,000 | Not stated | Already trading | OpenNo closing date given |
| Go Digital (Norfolk)Norfolk County Council (via New Anglia Growth Hub) | Norfolk | Up to £500 | Not stated | Already trading | OpenNo closing date given |
| Made Smarter Adoption (North East)Made Smarter (Department for Business and Trade) | North East | See the official page | Not stated | Already trading | OpenNo closing date given |
| The Regional Innovation Challenge (Techstart Concept Grant)Techstart Ventures (funded by Invest Northern Ireland) | Northern Ireland | Up to £15,000 | Up to 100% | Just an idea, Working prototype | Opening soonExpected summer 2027 |
| SMART: SCOTLANDScottish Enterprise | Scotland | See the official page | Not stated | Any stage | Opening soonExpected late autumn 2026 |
Dates to know
The openings and deadlines funders have published for the next twelve months, month by month.
October 2026
- Concept Plus Grant (Techstart)Northern IrelandCloses
December 2026
- Business Growth Fund 2026-27 (North Lanarkshire)North LanarkshireCloses
19 more schemes are open with no fixed closing date. Funds like these can close once the money runs out, so check the official page.
Grants by nation and project
The same list, narrowed to where your business is or what you want to build, each with its own introduction.
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Submit it with your application
The funder decides who gets funding. If you’re awarded the grant and choose us, we build it at the price we quoted. If not, there’s nothing to pay.
What’s in the quote
The same structure as the quotes we write for paying clients, with everything an assessor looks for.
- A fixed price
- One price for the work, with the day rate it’s based on, so an assessor can see how it adds up.
- Milestones and deliverables
- What gets built in each stage, how long it takes and how you’ll know it’s done.
- A payment schedule
- Payments tied to the milestones, which most funders ask to see before they release money.
- Assumptions and exclusions
- What the price includes, what it doesn’t, and what we need from you to keep to it.
- An independence statement
- A plain statement that we’re an independent company with no connection to your business.
How many quotes each grant asks for
Some funders want more than one quote so they can compare prices. We write one. If your grant asks for more, the others have to come from other suppliers.
| Scheme | Where | Quotes needed |
|---|---|---|
| Concept Plus Grant (Techstart)Techstart Ventures (funded by Invest Northern Ireland) | Northern Ireland | Where possible at application |
| Business Growth Fund 2026-27 (North Lanarkshire)North Lanarkshire Council | North Lanarkshire | 2, each from a different supplier |
| Local Growth Fund: Conwy Business Growth & Resilience ProgrammeConwy County Borough Council | Conwy | 2 up to £10,000; 3 for £10,001 and above |
| Technology Development Grant (HIE DaTE)Highlands and Islands Enterprise | Highlands and Islands | At least three |
| Technology Kickstart Grant (HIE DaTE)Highlands and Islands Enterprise | Highlands and Islands | At least three |
| Business Development Grants 2026-27 (East Renfrewshire)East Renfrewshire Council | East Renfrewshire | 1 written quote per item |
| Bulwell Business Growth Grant 2026-2028Nottingham City Council | Bulwell, Nottingham | 1 under £25,000 net; 3 at £25,000 or more |
| Technology Advice and Mentoring Grant (HIE DaTE)Highlands and Islands Enterprise | Highlands and Islands | At least three |
| Elmbridge Digital High Street BoostElmbridge Borough Council | Elmbridge | 2 comparable quotes |
| The Regional Innovation Challenge (Techstart Concept Grant)Techstart Ventures (funded by Invest Northern Ireland) | Northern Ireland | Where possible at application |
How we keep it above board
Grant money is public money, and funders check quotes. These are the rules we keep to on every one.
- We quote what we’d charge
- The price in the quote is the price you’d pay. We never size a quote to fit a grant.
- One quote, from us
- If your funder asks for more than one quote, the others have to come from other suppliers. We won’t write comparison quotes.
- Your share stays yours
- When a grant covers part of the cost, you pay the rest. We don’t offer discounts or rebates that would cover your share.
- You write the application
- We supply the quote and a technical scope you can draw on. The application itself is yours.
- We’re independent
- ZeroPixel isn’t connected to any funder, and a quote from us can’t change your chances. We list schemes to help you find them.
Grant questions
What people ask before they send us a project. Anything else, ask us directly.
Is the supplier quote really free?
Yes. There’s no charge and no obligation to use us. You’ll have it within 72 hours, and often sooner.
Do I have to use ZeroPixel if I get the grant?
No. The quote commits us to the price, and you’re free to choose. If you go ahead with us, we start at the price we quoted.
Will a quote from you help my application succeed?
The funder decides who gets funding, using its own criteria. A clear, well-scoped quote helps an assessor understand the project, but it can’t change the outcome on its own.
Which grants ask for a supplier quote?
Many grants for tech projects do, especially proof-of-concept and digital adoption schemes that pay for outside help. The scheme’s guidance will say. Where we know a scheme asks for one, we say so in the list.
How do you keep the list up to date?
We check each scheme against the funder’s own page and show the date we last did. A scheme we haven’t re-checked recently comes off the list until we have. Deadlines and rules can change at any time, so always confirm on the official page before you apply.
Can you write my grant application?
No. You know the business best, so the application should come from you. We’ll supply the quote and a technical scope you can draw on.
What if the grant only covers part of the cost?
Many grants pay a share of the cost and expect you to fund the rest. Our quote shows the full price so you can work out your share. We don’t offer discounts that would cover it.
Do you work with businesses across the UK?
Yes. We work remotely with businesses in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Are you connected to any of these funders?
No. ZeroPixel is a trading name of Milex Systems Ltd, an independent company. We list schemes to help you find funding, and we don’t run or represent any of them.
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Tell us about the project and the grant you’re applying for. You’ll have a fixed-price, grant-ready quote within 72 hours, free.