Grant

West Midlands Innovation Programme

Regional innovation grants and collaborative R&D support coordinated by WMCA.

Quick answer

The West Midlands Innovation Programme supports R&D collaborations, demonstrators and innovation grants in priority sectors including advanced manufacturing, health-tech, clean tech and creative industries. Delivery is coordinated with WMCA, Innovate UK and the region's universities. Regional innovation grants and collaborative R&D support coordinated by WMCA. Eligibility typically requires Innovation-active SMEs and researchers in the West Midlands. Funding is typically Varies.

Funding amount

Varies

Region

West Midlands

Stage

Growth

Provider

West Midlands Combined Authority

Eligibility

Innovation-active SMEs and researchers in the West Midlands.

Industries

Editorial status: Standard Listing— accurate programme summary; not fully advisor-reviewed.

Source: https://www.wmca.org.uk/what-we-do/innovation/

Last editorial review: 6/14/2026

Conservative note: Call structure changes annually — confirm with WMCA.

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