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Higher Education Innovation Funding

Block funding to English universities to support knowledge exchange with business and society; SMEs benefit via partner universities.

Quick answer

Knowledge exchange funding via universities. Block funding to English universities to support knowledge exchange with business and society; SMEs benefit via partner universities. It is aimed at SMEs collaborating with English universities. Eligibility typically requires English universities; SMEs access via partner KE programmes. Application: Varies by university.

Funding amount

Varies

Region

England

Stage

Any stage

Provider

Research England

Who it's for

SMEs collaborating with English universities.

Eligibility

English universities; SMEs access via partner KE programmes.

Evidence you'll need

Project agreement with university.

Application timeline

Varies by university.

Common reasons applications fail

No university partner.

What happens next

University KE team manages engagement.

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